Senior Transport Planner - Hybrid, Data-Driven & Strategic

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a highly analytical Senior Transport Planner to join our team in a hybrid capacity from Benoni. You will design, optimize, and implement transport plans to move goods efficiently and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of transportation networks, strong data analysis skills, and experience with planning software to meet delivery targets and enhance supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience as a Transport Planner or in a similar strategic logistics role.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and optimize transport and delivery plans using advanced planning software.
• Analyze transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations teams, carriers, and clients to ensure seamless execution of transport plans.
• Monitor transport performance against key metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and new technologies to enhance planning strategies.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure service level agreements are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Transport planning software

Data analysis tools

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Advanced planning software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a highly analytical Senior Transport Planner to join our team in a hybrid capacity from Benoni. You will design, optimize, and implement transport plans to move goods efficiently and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of transportation networks, strong data analysis skills, and experience with planning software to meet delivery targets and enhance supply chain performance.