RDC Planning Lead: Labor, Capacity & Throughput

RealTruck; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RealTruck seeks an RDC Planning Manager to lead distribution center planning and scheduling, ensuring efficient movement of goods and cost control across inbound/outbound flows.

You will partner with operations, transportation, and supply chain teams to balance demand and capacity, develop labor plans, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in logistics with 3+ years in leadership; strong analytical, Excel, WMS/LMS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in operations or logistics.
• 3+ years of experience at a leadership level with similar responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain short- and long-term labor and capacity plans to support volume forecasts and service requirements.
• Lead inbound and outbound scheduling processes to ensure timely product flow and balanced workload across shifts and departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and replenishment teams to optimize storage and throughput.
• Partner with operations leaders to align staffing levels with operations needs, minimizing overtime and underutilization.
• Analyze historical trends, forecast data, and operational KPIs to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and forecasting processes to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with transportation partners to coordinate dock capacity and trailer scheduling.
• Provide regular reporting on labor performance, capacity utilization, and service metrics.
• Manage, develop, and coach planning team members to ensure accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Labor management

Forecasting

Warehouse operations

WMS

LMS

Excel

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Tools

WMS

LMS

Excel

Job description

RealTruck seeks an RDC Planning Manager to lead distribution center planning and scheduling, ensuring efficient movement of goods and cost control across inbound/outbound flows.

You will partner with operations, transportation, and supply chain teams to balance demand and capacity, develop labor plans, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in logistics with 3+ years in leadership; strong analytical, Excel, WMS/LMS skills are essential.