Transport Planner

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly salary

Professional development and training

Dynamic work environment

Team-oriented culture

Stable employment with growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Transport Planner to join the Upington-based logistics team. You will design daily routes, schedule fleets, and allocate resources to meet demand while driving cost efficiency and on-time performance.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, experience with transport planning software, and familiarity with the Northern Cape region. It offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a related field.
• Proficiency in using transport planning software and GPS tracking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with the geography of the Upington and Northern Cape region is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily delivery routes and schedules for the transport fleet.
• Coordinate with drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries of goods.
• Allocate resources, including vehicles and personnel, to meet operational demands.
• Monitor delivery progress and proactively address any potential delays or issues.
• Analyze transportation data to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of planned routes, schedules, and resource utilization.
• Liaise with warehouse and sales teams to align transport plans with operational needs.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

GPS tracking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

GPS tracking software

Route optimization software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Transport Planner to join their logistics department in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is critical for optimizing the company's transportation operations, ensuring efficient route planning, vehicle scheduling, and resource allocation. You will work closely with drivers, warehouse staff, and management to streamline delivery processes and reduce costs. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a keen understanding of logistics software, and a commitment to continuous improvement in transportation efficiency for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily delivery routes and schedules for the transport fleet.
• Coordinate with drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries of goods.
• Allocate resources, including vehicles and personnel, to meet operational demands.
• Monitor delivery progress and proactively address any potential delays or issues.
• Analyze transportation data to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of planned routes, schedules, and resource utilization.
• Liaise with warehouse and sales teams to align transport plans with operational needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a related field.
• Proficiency in using transport planning software and GPS tracking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with the geography of the Upington and Northern Cape region is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in logistics management.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to various aspects of transportation.
• Supportive team culture focused on efficiency and operational excellence.
• Stable employment with a growing company in the logistics sector.