Remote Senior Transport Planner & Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive senior-level salary

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transport Planner to join its logistics team remotely, supporting operations that may include Upington and surrounding regions. The role focuses on developing advanced transportation strategies, optimizing network efficiency, and ensuring cost-effective movement of goods.

You will mentor junior planners, leverage sophisticated planning tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence in a dynamic remote setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in transport planning or logistics management.
• Expert-level proficiency with route planning software and TMS platforms.
• Deep understanding of logistics network design, transportation modes, and global supply chain dynamics.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience mentoring professional teams, preferably in a remote context.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of complex transportation plans, optimizing routes, schedules, and load consolidation.
• Mentor and guide junior transport planners, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
• Analyze transportation network performance, identifying opportunities for significant cost savings and service improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to ensure seamless execution of transport operations.
• Oversee the implementation and utilization of advanced route optimization software and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant transportation regulations, safety standards, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Route planning software

TMS platforms

Logistics network design

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Remote leadership

Education

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

Tools

TMS software

Route planning software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transport Planner to join its logistics team remotely, supporting operations that may include Upington and surrounding regions. The role focuses on developing advanced transportation strategies, optimizing network efficiency, and ensuring cost-effective movement of goods.

You will mentor junior planners, leverage sophisticated planning tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence in a dynamic remote setting.