Remote Transport Operations Strategist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Strategic planning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Transport Operations Specialist to manage and optimize the transportation network from a home office. You will coordinate with carriers, monitor shipments, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The role requires experience in transport operations, strong knowledge of transport modes and regulations, and proficiency with TMS software.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations, logistics coordination, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation modes and regulations.
• Proficiency in using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and related software.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of goods, selecting carriers and transport modes.
• Track shipments in real-time and update internal teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and documentation requirements.
• Analyze data to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with transport providers.
• Resolve disruptions during transit.

Skills

Transport operations

Logistics coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Remote work

Tools

TMS proficiency

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Transport Operations Specialist to manage and optimize the transportation network from a home office. You will coordinate with carriers, monitor shipments, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The role requires experience in transport operations, strong knowledge of transport modes and regulations, and proficiency with TMS software.