Sr. Logistics Planner

CONA Services•New York, NY

42d•$80,000 - $94,500

About The Position

At Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is all about pursuing a career not just a job. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. About LibertyAt Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as representative and inclusive as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to full-time, permanent associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.SummaryThe Sr. Logistics Planner is a leader that collaborates with all departments within the assigned facilities to develop and align on strategies to produce opportunities for continuous improvement and producing strategic and tactical plans that deliver positive business results through superior customer service. This role is a systems and process expert, supports systems health and capabilities, ensures data standards are met and sustained, and provides information and analysis of data to support business leaders in making fact-based business decisions.

Requirements

3 to 5 years previous planning, logistics, industrial engineering, or analytical experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions; familiarity with data query/data analysis tools
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Engineering
5+ years’ experience in planning, logistics, industrial engineering, or analytical roles in the food/beverage industry
Operational Excellence or Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Success factor/SAP – intermediate to expert
Sales reporting systems (i.e., Margin Minder) – beginner to intermediate
Project Management experience
Operational Excellence or Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sales & Field Operations to define, develop, and deploy strategic sales territory, distribution plans aligned to business strategies
Lead and/or participate in projects and initiatives that improve quality and efficiencies in the Distribution Center and continually improve the planning functions
Lead or support OE projects, initiatives, and systems transformation to enhance operations by providing expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Develop, lead, and support projects that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Continuous Improvement Lead for development, deployment, and sustainability of Operational and Sales processes, systems, and standards
Drive strategic operational initiatives
Drive cultural engagement throughout the organization by pursuing continuous improvement through the application of Operational Excellence and change management principles
Produce information and perform data analysis to identify opportunities in a dynamic marketplace to maximize profitability, and support effective and efficient Planning and Field Operations execution (including warehouse and merchandising)
Expert on the end-to-end Planning systems (CONA SAP, TRP, EasiTrax, LEO etc.) to ensure data accuracy and optimal use of the applications in supporting the development, implementation, and adoption of standardized processes
Other duties as assigned