Route Planner (Centurion) at Montego Pet Nutrition

Description
What’s the role?

• You’ll be the brains behind our distribution network, ensuring our customers receive their deliveries on time and in full, while keeping our costs as low as possible. You’ll work alongside our team to create flawless route plans, solve real-time delivery challenges, and make sure everything runs smoother than a freshly tarmacked road.

What you’ll be doing:

On-Time Deliveries:

• Use a Transport Management Tool (TMS) like a pro to create cost-effective delivery plans that meet customer SLAs (Service Level Agreements, a.k.a. the golden rules of logistics).
• Check in with our Warehouse & Logistics Managers daily to review and adjust those routes. Who needs dull meetings when you can have a strategic routing session?
• Master the art of scheduling, ensuring long-haul routes get loaded first and the shorter ones last—just like a perfectly organised wardrobe (except, it’s trucks, not clothes).
• Be the hero when trucks break down—re-allocate, reprioritise, and communicate like a well-oiled machine.
• Communication is key – sharing Delivery Schedules with stakeholders and responding to queries. Overtime? You’ll make sure it’s covered and let the Warehouse & Logistics Manager know when things go a little extra.

Distribution Planning:

• Review those brilliant reports on truck utilisation (actual vs planned, tonnage, stops, etc.) and fine-tune the plans to maintain low costs and high efficiency. Efficiency is your middle name.
• Identify those underutilised routes and vehicles and work your magic to get them firing on all cylinders.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Manager to recommend fleet requirements and ensure our delivery needs are met without breaking the bank.
• Non-deliveries? No problem. Investigate, solve, and get things back on track—stat! You’ll also keep an eye on customer returns. No one likes a return slip-up.
• Always thinking ahead, you’ll find new opportunities to optimise our processes and save on costs. Innovation is your second nature.

Admin Tasks:

• Keep customer data up to date in the ERP and TMS systems.
• Report on your performance and keep everyone informed about your adherence to KPIs.

Requirements
What we’re looking for:

• A Diploma in Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 6) or a similar qualification
• A valid driver’s licence (because, why not?)
• At least 3 years of experience in distribution or route planning, preferably in the FMCG environment
• Someone with a strong knowledge of geographical areas and routes. You’ll know the fastest route to anywhere—literally
• Someone with a solid understanding of vehicle capacity, fleet analysis, and maintenance schedules. You might even be able to name the best vehicle brands in your sleep
• And, of course, a love for logistics and problem-solving (with a bit of humour on the side)