Remote Transport Operations Strategist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Logistics technology access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a knowledgeable Transport Operations Specialist to join the team on a fully remote basis. You will analyze transportation data, optimize routes, manage carrier relationships, and implement strategies to improve delivery performance and reduce costs from your home office.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in transportation management, logistics planning, and is proficient with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transportation management, logistics planning, or related field.
• Strong understanding of road, rail, sea, and air modes and international shipping rules.
• Proficiency with TMS and logistics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex logistics projects and drive remote improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage transportation operations for timely, cost-effective deliveries.
• Analyze transportation costs, carrier performance, and delivery metrics to identify optimizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers; negotiate contracts and SLAs.
• Implement and enforce transportation policies and procedures for compliance and safety.
• Utilize TMS to track shipments, manage loads, and generate reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transportation-related issues or disruptions promptly.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics planning

TMS

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Logistics project management

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a knowledgeable Transport Operations Specialist to join the team on a fully remote basis. You will analyze transportation data, optimize routes, manage carrier relationships, and implement strategies to improve delivery performance and reduce costs from your home office.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in transportation management, logistics planning, and is proficient with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).