Route Planner (Centurion)

Job title : Route Planner (Centurion) Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : December 11, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Description Responsibilities: On-Time Deliveries Use a Transport Management Tool (TMS) to plan cost-effective deliveries per SLAs.
Review routes daily with Warehouse & Logistics Managers.
Schedule loads efficiently, prioritising far routes first.
Ensure timely planning for dispatch.
Re-allocate lorries or Drivers during breakdowns and emergencies.
Request additional capacity when needed.
Communicate the daily Delivery Schedule to stakeholders.
Distribution Planning Analyse daily Truck Utilisation reports.
Adjust plans for underutilised routes and vehicles.
Recommend Fleet Requirements to ensure cost-effective delivery.
Investigate non-deliveries and plan for customer returns.
Seek opportunities to improve distribution and save costs.
Analyse Planned vs Actual Execution and develop solutions.
Administration Maintain customer data on ERP and TMS systems.
Inform the Warehouse & Logistics Manager of Drivers' Overtime Requirements.
Report on Planning Performance and KPIs.
Requirements Diploma in Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 6) or relevant field Valid Driver's License 3 years' Distribution or route planning experience within an FMCG environment Knowledge of geographical areas and routes Understanding vehicle capacity Understanding of the cost per route Understanding of Vehicle Fleet Analysis and Costing Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance Schedules Transportation / Logistics  jobs