Planner, Logistics

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is seeking a Distribution Planner to analyze data supporting distribution and merchandising planning, train teams, and audit planned functions for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. You will help ensure in‑stock availability and on‑time delivery for multiple routes while providing relief coverage for Bronx and Manhattan when needed.

The role requires strong analytical capability, proficiency with planning software, and collaboration with DC management to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in production, operations, logistics or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Distribution and Sales to ensure data integrity for dispatch across the unit.
• Perform audits on load creation and routing and provide feedback and training.
• Use reporting tools to identify variances and coordinate with DC management to adjust plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Planning experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Production/Operations/Logistics or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Six Sigma Certification

APICS Certification

Job description

Working at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is all about pursuing a career not just a job. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team.

Minimum Salary: $70,000.00

Maximum Salary: $74,000.00

About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as representative and inclusive as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to full‑time, permanent associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Summary

This position will plan and perform analysis of all data supporting effective and efficient Distribution, and Merchandising planning schedules as well as training, reporting, and auditing of planned functions for Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In addition, this position will provide relief coverage (sick, vacation, etc.) for the planning of product for delivery and merchandising for the Bronx and Manhattan ensuring that maximum efficiencies and lowest possible cost delivery methods are applied to all DSD planned loads. This position will also be responsible for planning and scheduling assigned club stores/ alternate route to market (ARTM) accounts and ensure in‑stock availability and on‑time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Distribution and Sales teams to ensure sufficient data integrity exists for accurate and timely dispatch for all distribution operations across the operating unit
• Perform audits on load creation, routing, white, etc. and provide appropriate feedback and training
• Utilize appropriate reporting tools (Outlet Trend, Telematics, etc.) to identify routes and outlets with significant plan vs. actual variances in time and sequence, follow up with DC management to confirm and submit OM changes
• Utilize and develop plans to improve KBI's and KPI's along with other performance indicators
• Partner with DC Mgmt. teams and drivers to continuously improve the knowledge and capabilities required by all teams to optimize the quality of planned routes
• Support Distribution team during peak periods and vacation / sick coverage to ensure that all planning sessions are completed accurately and on time in compliance with our published POD schedule
• Utilize appropriate planning and Load Creation software to identify and provide the lowest cost delivery solutions to the assigned DC's
• Provide daily communication to distribution center management on labor and equipment needs based on volume, workload, time, cubes, weight, etc. for delivery
• Complete feedback forms and execute changes in branch notes when covering DSD Planner's

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree in Production, Operations Management, Logistics or Supply Chain or equivalent preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Previous experience in Sales, Distribution, Warehouse or Merchandising Operations preferred
• Sales Operations account management preferred
• 1-3 years planning or analytical experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Previous planning experience preferredSix Sigma Certification preferred
• APICS Certification preferred

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola 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.

For additional information, please visit our company website at http://www.libertycoke.com/