Route Planner

Montego Pet Nutrition; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Montego Pet Nutrition seeks a logistics expert to oversee their distribution network in Centurion, South Africa. This role involves planning delivery routes, optimizing fleet utilization, and ensuring on-time deliveries while minimizing costs. Join a leading pet nutrition brand focused on innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and delivery management.
• Strong analytical skills for data review and route optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create cost-effective delivery plans using TMS.
• Collaborate with distribution and logistics managers to optimize routes.
• Monitor performance and adherence to KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Efficiency

Route Planning

Tools

Transport Management Tool (TMS)

ERP system

Job description

You’ll be the brains behind our distribution network, ensuring our customers receive their deliveries on time and in full , while keeping our costs as low as possible. You’ll work alongside our team to create flawless route plans, solve real-time delivery challenges, and make sure everything runs smoother than a freshly tarmacked road.

What you’ll be doing :

On-Time Deliveries :

• Use a Transport Management Tool (TMS) like a pro to create cost-effective delivery plans that meet customer SLAs (Service Level Agreements, a.k.a. the golden rules of logistics).
• Check in with our Warehouse & Logistics Managers daily to review and adjust those routes. Who needs dull meetings when you can have a strategic routing session?
• Master the art of scheduling, ensuring long-haul routes get loaded first and the shorter ones last—just like a perfectly organised wardrobe (except, it’s trucks, not clothes).
• Be the hero when trucks break down—re-allocate, reprioritise, and communicate like a well-oiled machine.
• Communication is key – sharing Delivery Schedules with stakeholders and responding to queries. Overtime? You’ll make sure it’s covered and let the Warehouse & Logistics Manager know when things go a little extra .

Distribution Planning :

• Review those brilliant reports on truck utilisation (actual vs planned, tonnage, stops, etc.) and fine-tune the plans to maintain low costs and high efficiency. Efficiency is your middle name.
• Identify those underutilised routes and vehicles and work your magic to get them firing on all cylinders.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Manager to recommend fleet requirements and ensure our delivery needs are met without breaking the bank.
• Non-deliveries? No problem. Investigate, solve, and get things back on track—stat! You’ll also keep an eye on customer returns. No one likes a return slip-up.
• Always thinking ahead, you’ll find new opportunities to optimise our processes and save on costs. Innovation is your second nature.

Admin Tasks :

• Keep customer data up to date in the ERP and TMS systems.
• Report on your performance and keep everyone informed about your adherence to KPIs.

Why Montego?

We’re Africa’s leading pet nutrition brand, rapidly expanding into international markets. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and market leadership in the pet care industry.