Job Information
Reyes Holdings Logistics Planner in Niles, Illinois
Overview
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is a proud West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. We deliver Coca-Cola products to restaurants, sporting venues, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, convenience stores and supermarkets. We work with iconic brands and exceptional people – because you can’t have one without the other.
Responsibilities
Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!
Shift: Full Time, 1st shift
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement
If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Logistics Planner is an entry level role within the Transportation Planning Department. This role is responsible for Routing, Dispatching and Tracking Delivery Vehicles while monitoring DOT Compliance, Productivity, Safety, and assisting local management on identifying areas of improvement. The Logistics Planner works with the Distribution Center Management teams to ensure that efficiencies are maximized and the low cost solutions are used in every applicable situation.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Daily route & load planning of Distribution and Transportation Planning (DSD) orders
Continuous Improvement of DSD processes
Utilize Dispatching and Load Creation Software to identify and provide the lowest cost delivery solution to the assigned DC’s
Partner with DSD Planning and Distribution Center (DC) management teams to continuously improve our database of information that drives dispatching solutions in our Dispatch software
Provide daily communication on Delivery Minimum exceptions and Off-Day deliveries to DC Mgmt. teams
Provide daily communication to distribution center management on labor and equipment needs based on volume, workload, time, cubes, weight, etc. for delivery
Complete daily Routing and Truck Diagramming activities in most efficient and effective manner
Utilize Business Intelligence tools to identify opportunities for improvement in driver productivity and route efficiency
Use Routing Software or similar tools to perform Route Optimization projects
Monitor Route performance through analysis of data from on board computer systems
Review On-Board computer data for Hours of Service problems and Safety violations
Give daily feedback to local management of safety issues, compliance problems, underperforming drivers, customer issues, etc.
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or a related field
One plus year of Supply Chain/Logistics experience
Strong analytical skills
Effective communication skills – oral, written and ability to make presentations
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating a sense of urgency and results orientation
Experience solving a variety problems that range from simple to more complex
Strong customer service, collaboration and organizational skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Route Planning and/or Route Optimization experience
Cognos or similar Business Intelligence Suite experience
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools
Experience with Truck Load Diagramming Tools
APICS Certification preferred
One year of Planning or Analytical experience
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
ID 2024-14568
Category Drivers and Transportation Position Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-IL-Niles
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.