Regional Transport Planner

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 64 000 - 92 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Transportation planning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Stress management

Formação académica

2 years post-secondary education

Ferramentas

TMW

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Functional Area:RC Operations

Posting Locations:Charlotte

Job Overview

The Regional Transport Planner is responsible for planning a fleet of trucks, trailers, and drivers in one area or region to ensure optimum productivity, service levels, and revenue. They must accomplish this while understanding and meeting the needs of our customers and drivers while staying in constant communication with multiple departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans drivers via TMW accurately and timely while complying with federal motor carrier safety regulations (HOS), ensures drivers are planned and have accurate and timely information.
• Identifies and tracks performance measures including, On-Time Delivery, driver utilization, truck utilization and the minimization of empty miles. Meet KPI requirements established by leadership. KPI goals include improving the efficiency of the fleet with matching lanes to eliminate empty miles. Repositioning trailers to match customer trailer requirements.
• Establishes a good working relationship with each Director Regional Manager, Senior Manager Regional Operations, and driver managers to direct and schedule driver start times.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with assigned customer service, field, and managed freight personnel on all levels while developing positive and solid relationships to enhance growth. Meet KPI requirements establish by leadership.
• Communicates pick-up and delivery exceptions with Managed Freight CSR, Customer Excellent Planners, driver managers, and other terminals that are affected.
• Partners cross-functionally with Supply Planner team members to institute process improvements to reduce accessorial events and charges.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• This role coordinates transportation planning and execution, monitors delivery performance, takes part in cross-functional projects, and identifies opportunities for improved transportation performance and lowered costs.
• The individual will be results-driven with an aggressive personality, excellent problem-solving skills, that are complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Utilize TMW, Microsoft excel and outlook as production tools for their region.
• Transportation (trucking) experience.
• Can train for the right candidate.
• Ability to work under stress while always remaining professional.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Above-average writing skills and organizational skills
• Ability to take direction and follow-through.
• Detailed oriented.
• Be proactive instead of reactive.
• Capable of working independently, without constant supervision.
• Cross collaborative.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMW Preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Work Environment

Office Environment

Located at 1800 Continential Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28272

M,T, TH, F in office

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.