Website Maersk Line
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) is an American company, headquartered in Virginia with offices in Norfolk and Dulles, that provides U.S. flag transportation, ship management and maritime technical services to government and commercial customers. As a business within the Maersk Group, MLL uniquely combines unparalleled experience, maritime expertise and global intermodal capability.
Maersk Line is hiring Load Planner Vacancies in Johannesburg.
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