Logistics Operations Planner

Kroger; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Monroe, OH seeks a data-driven Labor Planning Analyst to lead headcount planning and optimize hub-and-spoke operations. You will forecast demand, set driver routes, and manage labor costs across fulfillment centers based on historical and seasonal trends.

The role requires proficiency in analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau, Business Objects), strong attention to detail, and at least 1 year of operations planning experience in logistics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of analytical tools and ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of operations planning experience in warehouse/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day headcount planning; set up routes and determine driver needs based on demand.
• Analyze large data sets to forecast demand and determine labor costs and equipment utilization.
• Interpret data for labor planning at hub and spoke locations with 500+ drivers.
• Develop daily labor plans based on forecasted demand and fulfillment center needs.
• Balance driver schedules in Hub & Spoke model to optimize KPIs like on-time delivery and orders/hour.
• Respond to last-minute demand changes and assess labor/scheduling impacts.
• Capable of performing essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Business Objects

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Responsible for understanding customer demand and the fulfillment centers operational capacity in order to develop an operational labor plan with the lowest cost to serve. Lead and conduct day to day headcount planning. Analyze large sets of data to determine the most efficient utilization of manpower and equipment for hub and spoke sheds to meet customer demand. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day headcount planning; set up routes in the system and determine number of drivers needed and number of routes based on customer demand and data forecasting
• Analyze large data sets to accurately forecast customer demand based upon historical and seasonal trends and utilize data insights to determine site labor costs, equipment usage, and other business needs
• Lead interpretation of data to be used in decision making regarding labor planning for 500+ drivers at hub shed and spoke locations
• Understand fulfilment center dependencies and workforce utilization by department in order to develop daily labor plans based upon forecasted demand
• Balance driver schedules in a 'Hub & Spoke Model' in order to optimize driver KPIs such as on-time delivery, reduced miles, and orders per hour
• Analyze live customer demand and react to last-minute changes such as sudden changes in demand, weather changes or operational capacity constraints and provide guidance on any potential labor or scheduling impacts
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Knowledge of analytical tools such as Business Objects, Tableau, and Power BI- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
• Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results- An in-depth and broad understanding of problem identification, analysis and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of operations planning experience with an emphasis in warehouse, fulfillment center, logistics or transportation.