Manager, Distribution Planning

Breakthru Beverage Group•Cicero, IL

2d•$96,600 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Route Optimization is a member of the market operations routing team and responsible for the strategic route planning processes (reroutes) in the assigned market(s). The position reports to the Director, Route Optimization. Working collaboratively with site Operation Directors, the Sales Team and other key Executives, this individual will lead the market reroute project in a collaborating, engaging, & thoughtful way ensuring a higher level of consistent service & on time delivery while reducing waste and cost for the market. They will also standardize routing operating procedures, bench marking, sharing best practices, and serving as the thought leader and route planning subject matter expert. This role follows a flexible hybrid schedule and can be performed from any Breakthru Beverage office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or equivalent degree and work experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in in route planning
Analytical experience required with knowledge of routing systems data
Mathematical/statistical abilities
Understanding of route planning technology tools and business process
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate the results of analysis clearly and concisely in both verbal and in written form.
Data gathering skills, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the ability to link business process improvements to KPIs.
Experience in change management specifically in implementing and influencing change.
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in change management, collaborative teams sessions

Responsibilities

Execute reroutes to supporting new business growth, acquisitions, seasonal solutions, and routine routing updates
Support capital and resource planning activities to determine appropriate number/type of vehicles and drivers needed
Deep dive into data and systems to analyze a variety of business challenges to provide root cause and preventative solutions
Customer excellence – establishing benchmarks and working with sites to close performance gaps
Perform regular reviews of routing performance
Gain alignment with states on areas of focus related to delivery routing and service policy management
Lead service level improvement initiatives in the market working with sales, operations, finance, and leadership
Support development and training of site routers and managers
Subject matter expert (SME) for routing and systems: Omnitracs Routing, Strategic Planner, Dispatch, and Insight
Establish goals and monitor progress: Delivery frequency guidelines, On-time Delivery, Productivity Targets, database maintenance
Continuously update and communicate routing standard operating procedures
Lead development and implementation of routing training materials
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required