Overview
Network Engineer Jobs in Benonie, South Africa at Think-Career Rpo
Location: Benonie
Alistair is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment.
The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients.
At the moment, the Group employs over personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion.
Core Competencies:
Material Supply
Customs Clearance
Road Freight
Material Handling
Storage and Warehousing
Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental
Specialized Inspection Services
Vision:
To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.
Company Behaviours:
Honesty
Customer Focus
Continual Improvement
Humility
Safety
Job Summary:
The Fleet and Business Planner will be responsible for optimizing import/export operations, managing a minor corridor, and enhancing financial performance through strategic planning, data analysis, and commercial decision-making.
This role involves creating buy plans, conducting GP analysis, optimizing trip and mobilization, and developing comprehensive trip plans.
The planner will collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to drive business improvements and financial optimization.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Review total Import and Export Health
Building commercial strategy to set and reach financial targets
Conduct GP and GP per day Analysis
Review Plan Performance
Conduct Planning Reviews
Lead strategic financial focused commercial Business planning for the Transport org
Manage a minor corridor (e.g. Zambia)
Create, advise, and suggest on Commercial buy plans
Advise Commercial on optimizing buying decisions
Optimize trip mobilization
Develop by Day commercial holistic trip plans
Interface with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams
Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Degree in a technical subject
Years of
Experience:
3 years
Mandatory / Preferred Requirements: Experience in a strategic planning role within FMCG, logistics, or supply chain environments.
Managerial
Experience:
Nice to have; ability to manage could change role level.
Skills: Data analysis (including advanced Excel proficiency), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Financial Literacy (including Excel-based financial modeling), Scenario Planning / Modelling, Planning, Interpersonal skills, Negotiations, Budgeting and Forecasting.
Specific Knowledge: Relevant Planning Experience Required.
Ability to build financial models with prior experience in building G2N and/or GP analysis.
Work Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM – 4:20 PM, and Alternate Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Title: Network Engineer
Company: Think-Career Rpo
Location: Benonie, South Africa
Category: Management
