Remote Route Planner Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Advanced routing software

Career growth in logistics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Route Planner Specialist to optimize delivery routes across South Africa. You will design efficient routes, analyze traffic and delivery windows, and work with dispatch to adapt plans in real time. This role offers remote work flexibility and exposure to advanced routing tools.

The ideal candidate excels at problem solving, data-driven planning, and independent work in a remote team focused on efficiency and cost reduction in logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics, or transportation operations.
• Ability to interpret complex data to optimize routes.
• Experience with remote collaboration and dispatch coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize delivery routes for multiple vehicles and drivers using routing software.
• Analyze traffic patterns, delivery windows, and geography to create efficient routes.
• Collaborate with dispatch to implement plans and adapt in real time.
• Monitor route execution and address deviations to minimize delays and costs.
• Maintain route data accuracy and update planning databases.
• Evaluate route performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics operations

Routing software

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a national logistics provider, is seeking a talented Remote Route Planner Specialist to optimize delivery routes across South Africa. This role is crucial for enhancing efficiency, reducing fuel costs, and ensuring timely deliveries for our extensive customer base. You will leverage sophisticated routing software and your analytical skills to design the most effective routes, considering various constraints such as traffic, delivery windows, and vehicle capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who excels at problem-solving and thrives in a data-driven, remote work environment, contributing directly to the operational success of our client's transportation and delivery services .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize delivery routes for multiple vehicles and drivers using advanced routing software.
• Analyze traffic patterns, delivery time windows, and geographical data to create efficient and cost-effective routes.
• Collaborate with dispatch teams to implement route plans and provide support for real-time adjustments.
• Monitor route execution and identify deviations, proactively addressing issues to minimize delays and costs.
• Maintain and update route information databases, ensuring accuracy of data used for planning.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of route plans and recommend improvements to enhance overall delivery performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics, or transportation operations, ideally in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using specialized route optimization software (e.g., Route4Me, ORTEC, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent understanding of geographical factors, traffic patterns, and delivery logistics.
• Effective communication skills for remote collaboration with dispatchers and drivers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple planning tasks concurrently.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to state-of-the-art route planning software and tools.
• Opportunities for professional growth in logistics and transportation technology .
• A supportive remote team culture focused on efficiency and innovation.