Remote Delivery Route Planner

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Delivery Route Planner to optimize delivery networks and ensure efficient service delivery across the region. Working entirely from home, you will utilize sophisticated routing software and analytical techniques to design cost-effective and timely routes for our fleet. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance delivery speed, fuel efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity for a planner passionate about logistics and optimization, seeking to make a significant impact on operational efficiency from a fully remote setting, contributing to the seamless functioning of our client's delivery services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles, considering traffic, delivery windows, and vehicle capacity.
• Utilize advanced routing software and mapping tools to ensure efficient and cost-effective route planning.
• Analyze route performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations teams to communicate route plans and address any issues.
• Monitor real-time delivery progress and make dynamic route adjustments as needed to address unforeseen circumstances.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant traffic laws and delivery regulations in route planning.

Requirements

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role within the transportation sector.
• Proficiency with routing software (e.g., Route4Me, OptimoRoute, etc.) and mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize complex delivery schedules.
• Excellent understanding of geographical areas relevant to our client's operations, particularly around Nelspruit .
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with the operations team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary tailored to your experience in route planning.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position , allowing work from any location.
• Access to state-of-the-art routing and optimization software.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in logistics technology.
• A supportive virtual team culture focused on innovation and efficiency.