Remote Transportation Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Health & wellness benefits

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Transportation Specialist to manage transportation logistics from a home-based setting, coordinating shipments across modes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with internal teams, carriers, and clients to optimize routes, negotiate favorable rates, and analyze data to reduce costs while maintaining service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transportation management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with road, rail, and air freight.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Excellent communication and remote work capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the shipment of goods across various modes of transport.
• Optimize routes and schedules for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Negotiate rates and service agreements with third-party carriers.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and documentation.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Serve as point of contact for transportation inquiries and issue resolution.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

TMS software

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Transportation Specialist to manage and streamline their transportation logistics from a home-based setting. This role involves coordinating the movement of goods, optimizing transport strategies, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. You will work closely with internal teams, carriers, and clients to facilitate efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to critical supply chain operations in a flexible, remote work environment, driving significant improvements in logistical efficiency and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the shipment of goods across various modes of transport.
• Optimize transportation routes and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Manage relationships with third-party carriers and negotiate favorable rates and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all national and international transportation regulations and documentation requirements.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Serve as a point of contact for transportation-related inquiries and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transportation management , logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of various transportation modes, including road, rail, and air freight.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in using transportation management systems (TMS) and related software.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote role .
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the logistics sector.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and training programs in transportation logistics .