Route Planner - Logistics

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development in logistics

Northern Cape operation

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a skilled Route Planner to optimize delivery routes and schedules. This hybrid role requires on-site coordination with drivers and warehouse staff, plus remote planning and analysis to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will analyze data, use route planning software and GPS tools, and collaborate with the logistics team to implement strategic changes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics planning, route optimization, or a related field.
• Proficiency with route planning software and mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of logistical principles and transportation management.
• Good communication skills for interacting with drivers and team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimize travel time and costs.
• Utilize route planning software and GPS data to create effective schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers to ensure adherence to planned routes and schedules.
• Analyze delivery performance data and identify areas for improvement.
• Respond to route-related inquiries and resolve any logistical disruptions.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to implement strategic route changes.

Skills

Route optimization

Logistics planning

Data analysis

Communication

Hybrid work

Tools

Route planning software

GPS data

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Route Planner to optimize delivery routes and schedules for their logistics operations in Upington, Northern Cape . This hybrid role requires on-site coordination with drivers and warehouse staff, as well as remote planning and analysis. You will be responsible for ensuring that deliveries are made efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mind, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of logistical planning principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimize travel time and costs.
• Utilize route planning software and GPS data to create effective schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers to ensure adherence to planned routes and schedules.
• Analyze delivery performance data and identify areas for improvement.
• Respond to route-related inquiries and resolve any logistical disruptions.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to implement strategic route changes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics planning, route optimization, or a related field.
• Proficiency with route planning software and mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of logistical principles and transportation management.
• Good communication skills for interacting with drivers and team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in logistics and route planning.
• Be part of a key logistics operation in the Northern Cape .
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.