Senior Planning Specialist - Distribution & Merchandising

Coca Cola Southwest Beverages; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in Dallas, TX is seeking a Planner III to lead strategic and tactical plans across Vend, Distribution, Merchandising, and Sales & Logistics Planning. You will collaborate with senior field leadership and guide Planner I and II, delivering data-driven insights to support growth and operational excellence.

Based in Dallas, this role involves cross-site coordination, 25% travel, and training staff on planning processes while driving continuous improvement across up to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• APICS certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute the core capabilities of all planning functions and deliver high performing results
• Perform regular audits and strategic analysis of data integrity, planning session quality, and process compliance to support effective and efficient distribution planning
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on end-to-end Planning systems as well as our standardized planning processes
• Lead, implement, and successfully execute projects that transform and continuously improve all Planning functions
• Provide effective training for Planning team members, confirming the knowledge transfer has taken place and is being successfully executed
• Develop, communicate, and ensure successful execution of action plans which support our strategic partnership with Field Operations teams
• Actively participate in the development, implementation, validation and adherence to standard processes
• Expert on the end-to-end Planning systems to ensure data accuracy and optimal use of applications
• Distribution Planning: Provide coverage for the Distribution Planning Center as necessary
• Vend Planning: Build plans that align strategic goals and operational needs each and every day, delivering positive business results
• Merchandising Planning: Collaborate on strategic initiatives and enable profitable growth of merchandising through optimal utilization of labor
• Create, share, and act on critical business insights that will amplify results in Merchandising
• Sales & Logistics Planning: Create and maintain strategic plans that align goals and deliver business results
• Partner with sales leadership to ensure that plans capture business needs
• Execute and sustain Sales and Logistics Planning standard processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Client service experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

APICS certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in Dallas, TX is seeking a Planner III to lead strategic and tactical plans across Vend, Distribution, Merchandising, and Sales & Logistics Planning. You will collaborate with senior field leadership and guide Planner I and II, delivering data-driven insights to support growth and operational excellence.

Based in Dallas, this role involves cross-site coordination, 25% travel, and training staff on planning processes while driving continuous improvement across up to