Senior Remote Logistics Network Optimization Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Performance bonus

Stock options

Home office stipend

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a senior Logistics Network Optimization Manager in a fully remote role. You will lead advanced analytics to design efficient networks, optimize facility locations, and reduce transportation costs while enhancing service levels across regions.

Collaborating with operations, IT, and finance, you will translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. A proven track record in large-scale network optimization is essential.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in a quantitative field such as OR, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 7 years in logistics network design, optimization, and strategy.
• Expertise with network modeling software and advanced analytics.
• Strong data analysis and programming skills (SQL, Python or R).
• Proven leadership in complex network optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing logistics networks to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and model optimal network configurations and facility locations.
• Develop strategies for transportation cost reduction and service improvement.
• Use modeling tools to test scenarios and assess impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
• Present findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Network design

Operations Research

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree (OR / Industrial Engineering / SCM / Logistics)

PhD in a related quantitative field

Tools

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Gurobi

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a senior Logistics Network Optimization Manager in a fully remote role. You will lead advanced analytics to design efficient networks, optimize facility locations, and reduce transportation costs while enhancing service levels across regions.

Collaborating with operations, IT, and finance, you will translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. A proven track record in large-scale network optimization is essential.