Senior Logistics Network Designer – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 950.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Network Planner to design, analyze, and optimize the company’s distribution and transportation networks in Cape Town. You will leverage analytical tools and strategic thinking to ensure cost-effective movement of goods across multiple channels.

The role requires a strong background in network modeling, five years of logistics planning experience, and proficiency with tools like Llamasoft and AnyLogic.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, Operations Research, Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of logistics planning or network design experience.
• Experience modeling and optimizing complex logistics networks, ideally with Cape Town region exposure.

Responsabilidades

• Design, model, and analyze the logistics network to identify cost reductions and efficiency gains in Cape Town.
• Develop network strategies aligned with business objectives, including facility location and inventory placement.
• Forecast demand, optimize routes, and evaluate network scenarios using advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather data and secure buy-in for network changes.
• Monitor network KPIs and adjust as needed to improve performance.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for new network initiatives and infrastructure investments.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM/Engineering

Master's degree is a plus

Herramientas

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Excel

SQL

Python

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Network Planner to design, analyze, and optimize the company’s distribution and transportation networks in Cape Town. You will leverage analytical tools and strategic thinking to ensure cost-effective movement of goods across multiple channels.

The role requires a strong background in network modeling, five years of logistics planning experience, and proficiency with tools like Llamasoft and AnyLogic.