LOGISTICS/OPERATIONS PLANNING MANAGER

Kroger • Monroe, OH

117d

About The Position

The position involves planning the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to enhance operational efficiency. The role requires establishing work measurement programs and analyzing work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or a business-related field.
• Any operations planning, headcount planning, or industrial engineering experience.
• 2+ years of analytical experience with an emphasis on warehouse, fulfillment center, logistics, or transportation.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience managing a team.
• 3+ years of operations planning, headcount planning, or industrial engineering experience.
• Train, develop, and manage a team of operations planners.
• Develop labor schedules across a complex hub-spoke model to best utilize assets and labor.
• Travel independently up to 25% on a regular basis.
• Maintain flexibility to work weekends on an occasional basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations.
• Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results.
• Develop labor models to best utilize workforce and assets while driving down costs.
• Create operational and driver KPI dashboards.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Utilize large data sets to forecast future demand based on historical trends.
• Work with Operations and Industrial Engineering to develop and maintain all SOPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree