Job Description

Transport Planner

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Tygervally. The successful candidate will report to the Primary Transport Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

The Transportation Planner is responsible for the daily execution and optimization of transportation activities across assigned operational sites or carriers. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and efficient delivery of goods by performing load planning, route optimization, carrier coordination, and issue resolution. The Transportation Planner works closely with internal supply chain stakeholders and external logistics partners to meet service and performance standards.

Key responsibilities:

Daily Planning & Execution:

• Perform transportation planning, including load consolidation, routing, and shipment scheduling to meet service and cost targets.
• Ensure all planned loads meet cut-off times and are routeable using transportation management systems.
• Conduct load tendering and manage carrier confirmations to secure transportation capacity.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned sites or carriers, ensuring seamless coordination with carriers, OpCo teams, and external suppliers
• Support time-critical or special transport requests, aligning efforts with customer service teams.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Utilize basic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tools (e.g., Daily Control System, 5-Why) to improve operational performance.
• Evaluate existing planning and execution processes, proposing and implementing best practices and control enhancements
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Support & Backup

• Provide backup support for additional transportation lanes, carriers, or sites as needed to maintain continuity and service levels.
• Proactively expand contact networks and suggest innovative approaches for handling exceptions and improving logistics flows.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS)

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills, and experience:

• A 3-year bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Industrial Engineering or Management.
• Up to 5 years’ experience in a FMCG transport environment.
• Transport Management Systems (OTM, E2Open) experience advantageous.
• Working Knowledge of SAP PRD, and Power BI reporting suite experience advantageous.

The successful candidate must demonstrate Heineken Behaviors aligned to the role expectations:

• Deliver:
• Play to win & celebrate success.
• Deliver the goods.
• Shape:
• Think consumer first.
• Make courageous moves.
• Connect:
• Champion a culture of belonging.
• Learn, share & reapply.
• Develop:
• Have real conversations.
• Embrace learning & growth.

Application Process:

If interested and meet all requirements, please register, and apply via the Heineken Beverage portal by logging on to MYHR and following Home> Careers.

Closing Date 21 August 2026

All applicants to provide a detailed CV with certified copy of highest qualification

Candidates who do not receive any correspondence within 1 month after the closing date may assume that their application was unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.

HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorized recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.