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LOGISTICS PLANNER / FREIGHT SCHEDULER

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Location:
Brackenfell, Northern Suburbs
Advertised By:Agency
Company Name:Executive Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
Description


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Contact all clients on a daily basis to determine vehicle and load requirements.
  • Accurately capture all load details on the system, including dates, times, locations and order numbers.
  • Plan and schedule available vehicles to meet client needs while optimising fleet utilisation.
  • Record all loads on our internal software program.
  • Issue clear load instructions to Freight Controllers for the coordination of loading, transport and offloading.
  • Monitor loading and transport progress via Freight Controllers and liaise with clients on status updates.
  • Identify and manage non-conformances, escalating issues where required to the Operations Manager.
  • Arrange subcontracted vehicles when company fleet availability is insufficient.
  • Ensure subcontractors receive load confirmations with full terms and conditions prior to loading.
  • Oversee subcontracted loads as if they were company-owned vehicles.
  • Undertake advance planning of vehicles returning to the depot.
  • Coordinate fleet maintenance planning in collaboration with the Technical Department.
  • Communicate cross-hooks and mechanical requirements to Fleet Control and Yard Control.
  • Compile and oversee customer performance, turnover and efficiency reports.
  • Ensure fleet operations comply with agreed client service levels and company policies.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Previous experience in freight planning, logistics coordination or fleet operations
  • Good knowledge of the South African road network and geographic landscape
  • Comfortable working with digital planning tools, operational systems and electronic reporting platforms used in logistics environments
  • Proven administrative capability within an operational or planning environment
  • Willingness and availability to work after hours when required, as this role is not strictly a 9-to-5 position

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
  • Strong planning, organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple moving parts simultaneously
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive operations environment
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with drivers, clients and internal teams
  • A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to take ownership, show leadership and support operational goals

https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/L/LOGISTICS-PLANNER-FREIGHT-SCHEDULER-1254417-Job-Search-01-21-2026-10-36-45-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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