Strategic Transport Planner for FMCG & Fleet Optimization

Vector Logistics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Logistics is a Durban-based transport and logistics partner providing a fully integrated, multi-temperature network across Southern Africa. The role focuses on developing daily transport plans to optimise fleet utilisation, balance service delivery with efficiency, and support vehicle tracking to meet customer requirements.

As Transport Planner, you will monitor plan vs actual performance, lead planning activities, and collaborate with depots, sales and customers to ensure high service

Qualifications

• 3-year Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Management.
• Honours Degree advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG or transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily route plans to optimise productivity and service delivery.
• Review fleet availability and align orders with capacity; prioritise owned fleet.
• Monitor plan vs actual performance and identify variances for corrective action.
• Expedite daily operations and communicate risks/delays to stakeholders.
• Lead a team and manage attendance, labour compliance and performance.
• Generate daily/monthly reports on fleet utilisation, service levels and profitability.

Skills

Transport planning principles

FMCG logistics

Customer operations

Telemetry / vehicle tracking

Master data management

Transport KPIs

Financial interpretation of operat 𝘪𝘰

Education

3-year Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Management

Honours Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Vector Logistics is a Durban-based transport and logistics partner providing a fully integrated, multi-temperature network across Southern Africa. The role focuses on developing daily transport plans to optimise fleet utilisation, balance service delivery with efficiency, and support vehicle tracking to meet customer requirements.

As Transport Planner, you will monitor plan vs actual performance, lead planning activities, and collaborate with depots, sales and customers to ensure high service