Transport Planner & Route Optimization Analyst

Logistics & Supply Chain

K sh 100,000 – 180,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Embakasi (Airport North Rd) Overview: Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to design efficient line-haul and last-mile routes for a tech-enabled courier serving Nairobi and satellite towns. The team blends historical data with live traffic and service-time windows. You’ll propose route plans, simulate cost/service impacts, and work with Dispatch to execute. It’s analytical, creative, and very real-world. Key Responsibilities: - Build route models; optimize stops, loads, and driver hours. - Simulate scenarios (new hubs, time windows, fleet mix). - Publish daily/weekly route packs and KPIs. - Work with Sales on pricing for special routes. - Continuously improve based on actuals vs plan. - Train coordinators on route logic and exceptions. Education & Experience: - BCom (Operations/Statistics) or Diploma + analytics certs. - 2–4 years in transport planning/courier/parcel. Skills & Tools: - Excel/BI, routing software (OptimoRoute/OR-Tools/TMS), geo-thinking. KPIs: - Cost/stop, on-time delivery %, km/utilization, variance vs plan. Compensation (Kenya): KES 100,000–180,000 + performance bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and interview outcomes. Benefits: - Medical, data, training. Growth Path: - Senior Planner → Transport Manager → Network Planning Lead. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.