Remote Strategic Logistics Network Designer – Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Logistics Network Planner for a fully remote role focused on designing, optimizing, and managing distribution and transportation networks. The position emphasizes Stellenbosch, Western Cape, and broader South African operations, requiring strong analytical skills and expertise in network modeling and optimization.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field and 5+ years of logistics network design experience, with proficiency in Llamasoft or

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in SCM, Logistics, OR, or IE.
• Minimum 5 years designing, optimizing, and planning logistics networks.
• Experience in network modeling software and presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data visualization ability.
• Familiarity with SA logistics landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the logistics and distribution network to reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain network models using specialized software.
• Collaborate with regional teams to align networks with business goals.
• Analyze transportation flows, inventory placement, and facility usage.
• Identify opportunities for network consolidation or redesign.
• Develop business cases with financial justifications.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Provide network strategy guidance to senior management.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory and sustainability goals.

Skills

Network modeling

Optimization

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in SCM/Logistics/OR/IE

Tools

Llamasoft

AnyLogistix

Statistical tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Logistics Network Planner for a fully remote role focused on designing, optimizing, and managing distribution and transportation networks. The position emphasizes Stellenbosch, Western Cape, and broader South African operations, requiring strong analytical skills and expertise in network modeling and optimization.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field and 5+ years of logistics network design experience, with proficiency in Llamasoft or