Remote Senior Logistics Planner & Network Optimizer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Annual bonus

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer匹

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge logistics tools

Direct influence on strategic network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Logistics Planner & Network Optimizer for a fully remote nationwide role in South Africa. You will design, analyze, and optimize a large distribution network to cut costs and boost service levels by applying advanced modeling and data analysis.

You will collaborate with IT, transport, warehousing, and operations teams, and communicate complex findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in logistics planning, network design, or supply chain optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven strategy presentation skills.
• Experience managing large-scale logistics projects from conception to implementation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current logistics network performance, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and costs to reduce.
• Design and model optimal network configurations, including facilities, routes, and inventory strategies.
• Develop and implement network optimization initiatives using advanced analytical tools.
• Collaborate with transport, warehousing, and operations to align network plans with business goals.
• Develop KPIs to track network performance and quantify optimization benefits.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management with findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on logistics trends and best practices to improve network resilience.

Skills

Advanced data analysis

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Logistics/Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

AIMMS

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Logistics Planner & Network Optimizer for a fully remote nationwide role in South Africa. You will design, analyze, and optimize a large distribution network to cut costs and boost service levels by applying advanced modeling and data analysis.

You will collaborate with IT, transport, warehousing, and operations teams, and communicate complex findings to senior leadership.