Regional Fleet & Logistics Planner (Charlotte)

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Regional Transport Planner to optimize a local fleet of trucks, drivers and trailers. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet service levels and customer needs.

This role requires experience with transportation planning, KPI tracking, and strong cross-functional communication to improve efficiency and reduce costs while complying with HOS rules.

Qualifications

• Plans drivers and forklifts using TMW, ensuring compliance with HOS.
• Tracks KPIs: On-Time Delivery, driver and truck utilization; minimize empty miles.
• Coordinates with Directors/Regional Managers to schedule driver start times.
• Communicates with customer service, field teams and managed freight to build relationships and meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Plans drivers via TMW accurately and timely while complying with HOS.
• Identifies and tracks performance measures including On-Time Delivery, driver utilization, truck utilization and the minimization of empty miles.
• Establishes good working relationships with Directors Regional Manager, Senior Manager Regional Operations, and driver managers.
• Communicates effectively with customer service, field and managed freight personnel to foster growth and meet KPIs.
• Communicates pick-up and delivery exceptions with CSR, planners, driver managers, and other terminals.
• Partners cross-functionally with Supply Planner team to reduce accessorial events and charges.

Skills

Transportation planning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Stress management

Education

2 years post-secondary education

Tools

TMW

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Regional Transport Planner to optimize a local fleet of trucks, drivers and trailers. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet service levels and customer needs.

This role requires experience with transportation planning, KPI tracking, and strong cross-functional communication to improve efficiency and reduce costs while complying with HOS rules.