Route Planner

Req ID: 247112 

 

 

 

General Purpose

This role will be responsible for daily tactical operations within DSD Planning across multiple functions. These functions consist of Distribution Planning, Merchandising and ORM Planning. This role will be responsible for executing the strategic operational plans that have been created to support the market strategy across each function. The Planner II position will need to ensure consistent execution of routes and schedules by partnering with the leadership team at DCs. This individual must perform as a SME and display a highly collaborative skills  working cross functionally. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute the core capabilities of distribution planning.
  • Perform regular audits and strategic analysis of data integrity, planning session quality, and process compliance to support effective and efficient distribution planning.
  • Lead, implement, and successfully execute projects that transform and continuously improve the Distribution Planning and ORM Planning function.
  • Provide effective training and vacation coverage for Distribution Planning team members to support business continuity.  
  • Develop, communicate, and ensure successful execution of action plans which support our strategic partnership and collaboration with Field Operations teams.
  • Actively participate in the development, implementation, validation, and adherence to standard processes.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and develop and execute solutions to achieve company goals
  • Collaborate and communicate plans that support strategic plans with the field, and enable profitable growth through planning of effective and efficient fills and routes 

Distribution Planning: 
•    Provide coverage for the Distribution Planning Center, as necessary. 
•    Support Distribution Planning Supervisor to build the Core Capabilities of their individual team members. 
Merchandising / ORM  Planning: 
•    Collaborate and communicate weekly schedules that support strategic plans with business partners and enable profitable growth of merchandising through optimal utilization of labor. 
•    Expert on the end-to-end Merchandising / ORM  Planning routines and systems to ensure data accuracy and optimal use of the applications. 
Sales & Logistics Planning: 
•    Perform maintenance and provide  support for tactical plans that align strategic goals and operational needs, delivering business results. 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • APICS certifications preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of planning responsibilities
  • Must have strong analytical skills and can work with Mathematical concepts.
  • Must have knowledge of Microsoft office, Access, Excel, Power-point) advanced to proficient level of expertise, preferred.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in working in a client service environment, preferred
  • Understanding of operational excellence principles, tools, and methodologies, preferred

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at  talentacquisition@cocacolaswb.com  if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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