Job Description

Listing reference: cartr_000689
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Fleet Control
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: R10 000 - R16 000
EE position: No
Introduction
We are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Driver Demand Planners. Driver Demand Planners play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our driver fleet within designated delivery zones. The primary responsibilities include driver planning, driver supply management, slot management, coordination with infield supervisors, and reporting/dashboard maintenance.
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
? Driver Planning:
? Understanding and working with client forecasting and historical data to to plan driver
supply per zone
? Slot creation and management within designated zones
? Implementation of store time changes and updates where required
? Planning and coordination of store launches
? Driver Supply Management:
? Manage driver replacements as needed
? Initiate driver requirements/activations via the Training Centres based on
requirements
? Slot Management:
? Slot creation and management thereof based off forecasts and historical data
? Coordination and Collaboration:
? Collaborate with Infield Supervisors to determine driver coverage requirements
? Plan exclusion zones in coordination with Infield Supervisors
? Collaborate with Delivery Team regarding supply challenges and business risk
? Reporting/Dashboards:
? Develop and maintain dashboards highlighting dropped and open slots
? Track and report on driver attendance and performance
? Track and report on zone/store performance
? Track and report on driver non-conformance (eg. branding etc)
? Monitor slot withdraws and reasons thereof
? Analyze and report on zone slot adoption rates
Minimum requirements
? Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (not required but beneficial).
? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
? Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
? Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
? Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
? Prior experience in slot planning or similar roles is a plus.

Skills Required