Logistics Planner

Recruiter:

Cletech Recruitment

Job Ref:

Logistics Planner

Date posted:

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Location:

pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Logistics Planner

POSITION INFO:

The Logistics Planner is the point of contact between Head Office and Sales Branches. Their primary responsibility is that of coordinating branch stock requirements and doing load planning for vehicles going to sales depots.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assessing demand from sales, using B2Wise software, and electronically planning the trailer, tanker and container loads, ensuring there is always efficient stockholding at branches (avoid overstocking and stock outs).
Electronic planning of collections and deliveries for local truck as per internal departmental requirements.
Electronic preparation of picking slips for Warehouse Despatch teams, based on daily branch requirements, commitments and available stock.
Coordination with warehouse on all load changes.
Creation of despatch documentation.
Handling of all queries and branch requirements.
Provide ETAs for customer back orders.
Ensure vehicles are loaded on time based on due dates.
Planning and coordination with production and warehouse for all Exports Orders requirements.
Liaison between Production, Procurement, Supply Chain and other departments as required.
Communication of urgent requirements with Production Team.
Coordination of return loads in most cost-effective manner, when required. Vehicle optimization and logistics cost efficiencies.
Weekly reporting of logistics statistics.
Reduction of lead times, stock days, stock levels and stock outs through efficient management of branch orders.
Assist with quarterly stock counts.

Minimum Critical competencies

Ability to multi-task, strong communication, proficiency in excel and sage ERP system.
Note: Disabled applicants will be given preference.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a logistics team or supply chain in the chemical manufacturing industry

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