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MCL Load Planner at Maersk Line

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , National Certificate
  • Experience 2 – 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Johannesburg
  • Job Field Logistics&nbsp , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain&nbsp

MCL Load Planner at Maersk Line

MCL Load Planner

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace.
  • You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
  • We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
  • To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
  • Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
  • Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
  • In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work.
  • At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load Planning & Optimization:

  • Plan daily, weekly, and monthly loads based on order volumes, customer requirements, and delivery schedules.
  • Optimize truck loads to ensure maximum trailer utilization and cost efficiency.
  • Assign loads to carriers and drivers using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Routing & Scheduling:

  • Develop effective and time-sensitive delivery routes for company or third-party carriers.
  • Monitor real-time delivery progress and proactively manage any delays or issues.

Carrier & Stakeholder Coordination:

  • Communicate with internal departments (sales, warehouse, procurement) to align load planning with operational needs.
  • Liaise with carriers to schedule pickups, resolve service issues, and confirm availability.

Compliance & Documentation:

  • Ensure all shipments comply with local and international transportation regulations, including weight limits and safety standards.
  • Prepare accurate load documentation including bills of lading, manifests, and schedules.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Analyze freight costs, delivery performance, and route efficiency.
  • Provide insights and reports to improve service levels and reduce transport costs

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of transportation and logistics operations
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and route planning tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations and freight handling

Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
  • Minimum 2–3 years experience in load planning, dispatching, or transportation coordination
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics software
  • Experience with ERP systems or WMS is a plus

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • On-time delivery rate
  • Load efficiency (utilization %)
  • Freight cost per shipment
  • Claims and compliance rate
  • Carrier on-time performance

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Maersk Line on www.maersk.com to apply

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