Remote Senior Global Logistics Network Strategist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Global Logistics Network Planner to design, optimize, and manage a fully remote global logistics network. You will drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability using advanced modeling tools and large datasets across regions.

You will collaborate with distributed regional teams, analyze performance, identify expansion or consolidation opportunities, and implement innovative solutions that align with trade compliance and warehousing strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, OR.
• Minimum 7 years in global logistics network planning, design and optimization.
• Experience in remote / distributed work environments.
• Strong experience with network modeling and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement global logistics network strategies.
• Analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and reduce costs.
• Run feasibility studies and scenario planning for network changes.
• Collaborate with regional managers, carriers, and partners for alignment.
• Utilize network modeling software and data analytics tools for decisions.
• Maintain long-term capacity plans and infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs.
• Monitor industry trends in logistics network design.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership on strategy and performance.
• Drive resilience and agility initiatives in the network.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Independent working

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Global Logistics Network Planner to design, optimize, and manage a fully remote global logistics network. You will drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability using advanced modeling tools and large datasets across regions.

You will collaborate with distributed regional teams, analyze performance, identify expansion or consolidation opportunities, and implement innovative solutions that align with trade compliance and warehousing strategies.