Remote Transport Network Planner

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and incentives

Professional development and training

Retirement fund and medical aid

Access to planning tools

Impactful role in a major retailer

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Transport Network Planner for a national retail chain. The role focuses on designing, evaluating, and improving transport routes, modes, and carrier strategies to maximize efficiency and cost savings.

You will work remotely with cross-functional teams including warehousing, procurement, and sales, with operations centered in the Centurion region. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, experience with TMS and advanced Excel, and can

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• At least 4 years in transport planning, network design, or logistics analysis.
• Proficient with TMS and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of road, rail, air, and sea transport modes and their operations.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage projects.
• Familiarity with Gauteng transport landscape is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current transport network performance to identify bottlenecks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement optimized transportation routes, schedules, and modes.
• Evaluate and select transport carriers and negotiate SLAs and rates.
• Model network scenarios using TMS and other analytical tools to forecast demand.
• Collaborate with warehousing to integrate transport planning with inventory management.
• Monitor KPIs related to transport costs, transit times, and service reliability.
• Stay updated on transport industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions in the transport network.
• Prepare reports and presentations on network performance for senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives for network expansion, consolidation, or optimization.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

TMS

Excel

Network optimization software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a national retail chain with a sophisticated supply chain, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Transport Network Planner. This remote-first role is critical for optimizing the flow of goods across our extensive distribution network. You will be responsible for designing, evaluating, and improving our transport routes, modes, and carrier strategies to ensure maximum efficiency and cost savings. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills, extensive knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), and a proven ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a remote work environment and can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including warehousing, procurement, and sales, to support operations primarily managed from the Centurion region but executed remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current transport network performance, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement optimized transportation routes, schedules, and modes of transport.
• Evaluate and select appropriate transport carriers and negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and rates.
• Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other analytical tools to model network scenarios and forecast demand.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations to ensure seamless integration of transport planning with inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation costs, transit times, and service reliability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes affecting the transport sector.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the transport network.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on network performance and proposed improvements for senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives related to network expansion, consolidation, or optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in transport planning, network design, or logistics analysis.
• Proficiency in using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of different transportation modes (road, rail, air, sea) and their operational characteristics.
• Excellent analytical, modeling, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with the Gauteng transport landscape and major distribution routes is a plus.
• Experience with network optimization software is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in supply chain analytics.
• Contribution to retirement fund and comprehensive medical aid plan.
• Access to state-of-the-art planning and analytical tools.
• A chance to significantly impact the efficiency and profitability of a major retail organization.