Direct Store Delivery Planner - Can Sit Out Of Albany Or Providence Sales Center

Direct Store Delivery Planner

The Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Planner is responsible for ensuring that daily routing for all distribution types is accurate, timely, and achieves optimal cost parameters. The DSD Planner must ensure optimum efficiency and customer service levels while simultaneously understanding and meeting the needs of our delivery drivers. In this role, the DSD Planner will be relied upon to provide superior customer service and to drive positive business results through collaboration with business partners and consistent and successful execution of all planning processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Sales Center management teams to ensure accurate and timely dispatch for all distribution operations across assigned locations.
• Collaborate with SC management teams to ensure the lowest cost delivery solution is used in every applicable situation
• Utilize OS4 Planning Software to identify and provide optimal delivery and loading solutions
• Actively participate in the development, implementation, and validation of standard processes
• Provide daily communication on routing, labor and equipment needs based on volume, workload, time, cubes, weight, etc.
• Improve data integrity, planning session quality, and process compliance for assigned locations

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Production, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of DSD Planning & Analytical experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively
• 20% Travel to assigned locations may be required
• Experience with database applications preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and possible weekends based on business needs

Benefits & Perks: 401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more! *Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast: At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.

Background Verification: Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast's guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Coke Northeast 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.