Transport Operations Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Logistics technology access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a knowledgeable Transport Operations Specialist to join the team on a fully remote basis. You will analyze transportation data, optimize routes, manage carrier relationships, and implement strategies to improve delivery performance and reduce costs from your home office.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in transportation management, logistics planning, and is proficient with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transportation management, logistics planning, or related field.
• Strong understanding of road, rail, sea, and air modes and international shipping rules.
• Proficiency with TMS and logistics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex logistics projects and drive remote improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage transportation operations for timely, cost-effective deliveries.
• Analyze transportation costs, carrier performance, and delivery metrics to identify optimizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers; negotiate contracts and SLAs.
• Implement and enforce transportation policies and procedures for compliance and safety.
• Utilize TMS to track shipments, manage loads, and generate reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transportation-related issues or disruptions promptly.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics planning

TMS

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Logistics project management

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Transport Operations Specialist to join their team on a fully remote basis. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of our client's transportation network. You will analyze transportation data, optimize routes, manage carrier relationships, and implement strategies to improve delivery performance and reduce costs. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced logistics professional who thrives in a remote work setting and possesses a strong understanding of transport operations, seeking to make a significant impact from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage transportation operations to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Analyze transportation costs, carrier performance, and delivery metrics to identify areas for optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transportation carriers , negotiating contracts and service level agreements.
• Implement and enforce transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to track shipments, manage loads, and generate reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any transportation-related issues or disruptions promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transportation management , logistics planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of various transportation modes (road, rail, sea, air) and international shipping regulations.
• Proficiency in using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other logistics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex logistics projects and drive continuous improvement in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Access to advanced logistics technology and industry best practices.