Route Planner

MacDonald’s Transport and Warehousing, a well-established fast growing group of companies, with an equal opportunity policy, has the following vacancy in Elandsfontein , Johannesburg

Route Planner

Qualification:

Matric and a Degree in Logistics, Transportation Management or related
4-5 years’ experience within a transport / logistics management environment in a similar role
Key Accountabilities:

Identify opportunities to improve volume per trip, reduce kilometres per trip and reduce driver delays using standardized reports and tools
Fully Computer literate in MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
General knowledge of distribution systems and processes
KPI Management experience is preferable

Technical vehicle knowledge and/or experience will be an advantage
Experience with routing programs, route profitability, vehicle tracking and general fleet experience
A working knowledge of costings, spread sheet analysis and reconciliation of diesel usage would be a strong advantage
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
A valid driver’s license
Strong knowledge of South African and cross boarder major routes
Daily review of vehicle/driver resources to manage current demand. Review current plan vehicle utilization and driver utilization to determine ability to "share" resources within the overall system to maintain supply at the minimum total cost.
Daily review key customer demand and distribution resource status to adjust operational plans at the tactical level.
Interact with drivers and driver supervisors on logistics matters. Author Fleet Effectiveness reports, when appropriate; designated Logistics Planners may review and respond to Trip Effectiveness reports.

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