Senior Transportation Planner

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Leadership development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading logistics company in Sandton to hire a Senior Transportation Planner. This hybrid role focuses on developing and implementing transportation strategies to optimize movement of goods, leverage data, and drive cost efficiencies.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects, ensure compliance with South African regulations, and collaborate both remotely and on-site in Sandton to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Proven expertise in data analysis, modeling, and routing optimization.
• Strong knowledge of SA transport markets and regulations.
• Hybrid work capability with on-site leadership in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term transportation strategies and operational plans to meet business objectives.
• Analyze transportation data, identify trends, and forecast future needs to optimize fleet utilization and routing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to design and implement efficient supply chain and logistics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to improve transportation efficiency and sustainability.
• Manage projects related to network design, carrier selection, and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

Route optimization software

Forecasting tools

Data modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly analytical and strategic Senior Transportation Planner to join their dynamic team in Sandton. This hybrid role is critical for developing and implementing comprehensive transportation strategies that optimize the movement of goods and resources. You will leverage data analysis, forecasting, and innovative planning techniques to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance across the network. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking professional with extensive experience in transportation planning, capable of leading complex projects and collaborating effectively in both remote and on-site settings to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term transportation strategies and operational plans to meet business objectives.
• Analyze transportation data, identify trends, and forecast future needs to optimize fleet utilization and routing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to design and implement efficient supply chain and logistics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to improve transportation efficiency and sustainability.
• Manage projects related to network design, carrier selection, and cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in data analysis, modeling, and route optimization software.
• Strong understanding of global and local South African transport markets and regulations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, demonstrating strong remote collaboration and on-site leadership in Sandton.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and strategic engagement.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and retirement plan.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Influence on key strategic decisions impacting the company's logistics network.