DSD Planning Supervisor

Swire-Coca--cola; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Coca- Cola is seeking a DSD Planning Supervisor to lead distribution and sales planning, including short-term strategic plans. The role provides guidance, strategic vision, and support through deep analysis of field operations to enable effective execution in the planning process.

The position requires strong leadership, analytical abilities, and the travel budget to cover Swire Coca-Cola territories (about 20%+).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 1 year of work experience minimum
• 4+ years of progressive experience with leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in Logistics Operations preferred
• APICS, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, and Project Management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and related tools

Responsibilities

• Function as the primary point of contact for distribution planning functions
• Communicates and influences internal stakeholders on optimal decision-making
• Extracts, models, and presents information to influence daily operations
• Develops direct reports and successors; evaluates planning process effectiveness
• Collaborates cross-functionally to drive efficiency, process improvements, and cost reductions

Skills

Leadership & influencing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

LEO

Samsara

Forms.com

Microsoft Suite

Job description

What does a DSD Planning Supervisor do at Swire Coca- Cola?

The DSD Planner Supervisor is responsible for Distribution and Sales planning, including short term strategic plans. They will provide guidance, strategic vision and support through deep analysis and understanding of field operations. Will leverage standard process, time with people, and utilizing technologies to enable effective and efficient execution in the field through the planning process.

Responsibilities

• Function as the primary point of contact for distribution planning functions
• Communicates and influences internal stakeholders on optimal decision-making
• Extraction, modeling, and presentation of accurate information to influence daily operations through tracking measures of success and collaborating with Hometowns for solutions to improve results
• Responsible for the development of direct reports and successors, sharing subject matter expertise, and continually evaluating the effectiveness of the planning process providing solutions to improve performance in the field
• Collaborates cross functionally to develop a strategic planning approach to drive efficiencies, process improvements, and cost reductions using program/project management methodologies
• Provides leadership to ensure effective cross-functional approach to frontline initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year of work experience required or
• 4+ years of progressive job experience including people, project, or account management with leadership and influencing skills required
• Experience in area of Logistics Operations preferred
• APICS, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, and Project Management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP, LEO, Samsara, Forms.com, and Microsoft Suite
• Strong analytical skills in the areas of SAP, Excel
• Ability to travel across Swire Coca-Cola territories (20%+)
• Must have strong written and verbal communication/ presentation skills with timely follow-up