Senior DSD Route Planner
Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
Key skills
SAPLeadershipProject ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunicationPresentation SkillsAccount ManagementSales
About this role
Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
What does a Senior DSD Route Planner do at Swire Coca-Cola?
The Sr. DSD Route Planner is responsible for Distribution and Sales planning long term. They will provide guidance, strategic vision and support through deep analysis and understanding of field operations. Will leverage standard process, time with people, and utilizing technologies to enable effective and efficient execution in the field through the planning process.
Job Details:
Job Level: 6
Responsibilities:
• Analyze data and align goals to achieve the company's objectives
• Communicates and influences internal stakeholders on optimal decision-making
• Work directly with sales leadership and logistics leadership ensuring we are meeting their needs and fulfilling company objectives
• Collaborates cross functionally to develop a strategic planning approach to drive efficiencies, process improvements, and cost reductions using program/project management methodologies
• Provides leadership to ensure effective cross-functional approach to frontline initiatives
• Provide performance information, metrics, and review KPI's performance and make recommendations for long term planning for sales and distribution
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting across the logistics organization
• Detect opportunities and provide consulting and analysis with all levels of leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year work experience required or
• 4+ years progressive job experience including people, project, or account management with leadership and influencing skills required
• Experience in area of Supply Chain Operations preferred
• APICS, Lean Six Sigma and Project Management experience. Green Belt preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP, LEO, VendSmart, Samsara, Forms.com, and Microsoft Suite
• Strong analytical skills in the areas of SAP, Excel
• Must have strong written and verbal communication/ presentation skills with timely follow-up
Come and join our Sparkling team!
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
What does a Senior DSD Route Planner do at Swire Coca-Cola?
The Sr. DSD Route Planner is responsible for Distribution and Sales planning long term. They will provide guidance, strategic vision and support through deep analysis and understanding of field operations. Will leverage standard process, time with people, and utilizing technologies to enable effective and efficient execution in the field through the planning process.
Job Details:
Job Level: 6
Responsibilities:
• Analyze data and align goals to achieve the company's objectives
• Communicates and influences internal stakeholders on optimal decision-making
• Work directly with sales leadership and logistics leadership ensuring we are meeting their needs and fulfilling company objectives
• Collaborates cross functionally to develop a strategic planning approach to drive efficiencies, process improvements, and cost reductions using program/project management methodologies
• Provides leadership to ensure effective cross-functional approach to frontline initiatives
• Provide performance information, metrics, and review KPI's performance and make recommendations for long term planning for sales and distribution
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting across the logistics organization
• Detect opportunities and provide consulting and analysis with all levels of leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year work experience required or
• 4+ years progressive job experience including people, project, or account management with leadership and influencing skills required
• Experience in area of Supply Chain Operations preferred
• APICS, Lean Six Sigma and Project Management experience. Green Belt preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP, LEO, VendSmart, Samsara, Forms.com, and Microsoft Suite
• Strong analytical skills in the areas of SAP, Excel
• Must have strong written and verbal communication/ presentation skills with timely follow-up
Come and join our Sparkling team!
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.