Alistair is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. At the moment, the Group employees over 800 personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion. Core Competencies: + Material Supply + Customs Clearance + Road Freight + Material Handling + Storage and Warehousing + Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental + Specialized Inspection Services Vision To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better. Company Behaviours Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety. Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas Job Summary The Fleet and Business Planner will be responsible for optimizing import/export operations, managing a minor corridor, and enhancing financial performance through strategic planning, data analysis, and commercial decision-making. This role involves creating buy plans, conducting GP analysis, optimizing trip and mobilization, and developing comprehensive trip plans. The planner will collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to drive business improvements and financial optimization. Responsibilities and Duties + Review total Import and Export Health + Building commercial strategy to set and reach financial targets + Conduct GP and GP per day Analysis + Review Plan Performance + Conduct Planning Reviews + Lead strategic financial focused commercial Business planning for the Transport org + Manage a minor corridor (e.g. Zambia) + Create advise and suggest on Commercial buy plans + Advise Commercial on optimising buying decisions + Optimize trip mobilization + Develop by Day commercial holistic trip plans + Interface with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams Qualifications and Skills + Education: Degree in a technical subject. + Years of Experience: 3 years. + Mandatory/Preferred Requirements: Experience in a strategic planning role within FMCG, logistics, or supply chain environments + Managerial Experience: Nice to have; ability to manage could change role level. + Skills: Data analysis (including advanced Excel proficiency), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Financial Literacy (including Excel-based financial modeling), Scenario Planning/Modelling, Planning, Interpersonal skills, Negotiations, Budgeting and Forecasting + Specific Knowledge: Relevant Planning Experience Required. Ability to build financial models with prior experience in building G2N and/or GP analysis Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM – 4:20 PM, and Alternate Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment. By completing your details and clicking “Submit Application” you consent to Alistair Group processing your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy (https://www.alistairgroup.com/privacy/) . Powered by JazzHR