Route Planner (Centurion) at Montego Pet Nutrition

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