Logistics Planner job at Twiga Cement
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Logistics Planner
2026-03-02T07:03:10+00:00
Twiga Cement
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
00000
Tanzania
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Admin & Office
TZS
MONTH
2026-06-03T17:00:00+00:00
8

Responsibilities or duties

  • Fulfill customer delivery requirements
  • Ensure daily sales orders are planned on time and publish accurate daily route schedules.
  • Proactively identify risks and challenges in deliveries, then take corrective actions for improvement based on available information.
  • Ensure all relevant Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and documentation are returned to the Logistics Office within KPI lead times.
  • Identify carry-over orders, implement corrective actions, and provide feedback to customers.
  • Download orders from the ERP system to Microsoft Excel as the basis for the day’s schedule.
  • Allocate orders to transporters, selecting the best delivery and most cost-effective options.
  • Maintain effective, ongoing communication with transport coordinators to meet customer needs.
  • Communicate any changes in transport allocations, shipping points, or rates to customers before confirming load allocations.
  • Develop strong knowledge of the geographic area and customer base
  • Understand terrain and route conditions that could impact successful order delivery.
  • Be aware of different customers’ delivery preferences, including timing and off-loading requirements.
  • Perform administration tasks related to transporters and databases
  • Distribute transporter rate sheets and other communications in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintain and update the transporters’ contact database.
  • Source transport rates and submit them for updating in the rates database.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with transporters
  • Contact approved transporters to confirm truck availability for the following day.
  • Ensure load feedback is accurate and complete.
  • Establish trust and create a dependable, mutually beneficial delivery function.
  • Develop a solid understanding of transport business factors such as availability, routes, and capacities.
  • Foster relationships that allow special requests to be accommodated, benefiting both costs and customers.
  • Ensure compliance and safety
  • Comply with OSHA requirements as per company and statutory regulations.
  • Observe relevant environmental policies and regulations.
  • Adhere to the Heidelberg Materials Group Code of Business Conduct, Compliance Policies, and Guidelines.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Logistics or a related field.
  • Good understanding of order generation and fulfilment business processes.
  • Knowledge of geographic regions and transportation business models.
  • Knowledge of customer orientation and specific delivery requirements.
  • Proficient in relevant ERP system modules.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to respond proactively and/or with urgency to changing delivery demands.

Experience needed

At least 3 years’ experience in an order generation and fulfilment or distribution environment.

  • Fulfill customer delivery requirements
  • Ensure daily sales orders are planned on time and publish accurate daily route schedules.
  • Proactively identify risks and challenges in deliveries, then take corrective actions for improvement based on available information.
  • Ensure all relevant Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and documentation are returned to the Logistics Office within KPI lead times.
  • Identify carry-over orders, implement corrective actions, and provide feedback to customers.
  • Download orders from the ERP system to Microsoft Excel as the basis for the day’s schedule.
  • Allocate orders to transporters, selecting the best delivery and most cost-effective options.
  • Maintain effective, ongoing communication with transport coordinators to meet customer needs.
  • Communicate any changes in transport allocations, shipping points, or rates to customers before confirming load allocations.
  • Develop strong knowledge of the geographic area and customer base
  • Understand terrain and route conditions that could impact successful order delivery.
  • Be aware of different customers’ delivery preferences, including timing and off-loading requirements.
  • Perform administration tasks related to transporters and databases
  • Distribute transporter rate sheets and other communications in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintain and update the transporters’ contact database.
  • Source transport rates and submit them for updating in the rates database.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with transporters
  • Contact approved transporters to confirm truck availability for the following day.
  • Ensure load feedback is accurate and complete.
  • Establish trust and create a dependable, mutually beneficial delivery function.
  • Develop a solid understanding of transport business factors such as availability, routes, and capacities.
  • Foster relationships that allow special requests to be accommodated, benefiting both costs and customers.
  • Ensure compliance and safety
  • Comply with OSHA requirements as per company and statutory regulations.
  • Observe relevant environmental policies and regulations.
  • Adhere to the Heidelberg Materials Group Code of Business Conduct, Compliance Policies, and Guidelines.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Proficient in relevant ERP system modules.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to respond proactively and/or with urgency to changing delivery demands.
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Logistics or a related field.
  • Good understanding of order generation and fulfilment business processes.
  • Knowledge of geographic regions and transportation business models.
  • Knowledge of customer orientation and specific delivery requirements.
associate degree
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JOB-69a5362eb5cf8

Vacancy title:
Logistics Planner

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Twiga Cement

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 3 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities or duties

  • Fulfill customer delivery requirements
  • Ensure daily sales orders are planned on time and publish accurate daily route schedules.
  • Proactively identify risks and challenges in deliveries, then take corrective actions for improvement based on available information.
  • Ensure all relevant Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and documentation are returned to the Logistics Office within KPI lead times.
  • Identify carry-over orders, implement corrective actions, and provide feedback to customers.
  • Download orders from the ERP system to Microsoft Excel as the basis for the day’s schedule.
  • Allocate orders to transporters, selecting the best delivery and most cost-effective options.
  • Maintain effective, ongoing communication with transport coordinators to meet customer needs.
  • Communicate any changes in transport allocations, shipping points, or rates to customers before confirming load allocations.
  • Develop strong knowledge of the geographic area and customer base
  • Understand terrain and route conditions that could impact successful order delivery.
  • Be aware of different customers’ delivery preferences, including timing and off-loading requirements.
  • Perform administration tasks related to transporters and databases
  • Distribute transporter rate sheets and other communications in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintain and update the transporters’ contact database.
  • Source transport rates and submit them for updating in the rates database.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with transporters
  • Contact approved transporters to confirm truck availability for the following day.
  • Ensure load feedback is accurate and complete.
  • Establish trust and create a dependable, mutually beneficial delivery function.
  • Develop a solid understanding of transport business factors such as availability, routes, and capacities.
  • Foster relationships that allow special requests to be accommodated, benefiting both costs and customers.
  • Ensure compliance and safety
  • Comply with OSHA requirements as per company and statutory regulations.
  • Observe relevant environmental policies and regulations.
  • Adhere to the Heidelberg Materials Group Code of Business Conduct, Compliance Policies, and Guidelines.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Logistics or a related field.
  • Good understanding of order generation and fulfilment business processes.
  • Knowledge of geographic regions and transportation business models.
  • Knowledge of customer orientation and specific delivery requirements.
  • Proficient in relevant ERP system modules.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to respond proactively and/or with urgency to changing delivery demands.

Experience needed

At least 3 years’ experience in an order generation and fulfilment or distribution environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Application Deadline 3 June 2026, 5:00 PM

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, June 3 2026
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Posted: 02-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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