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Coca-Cola

Logistics Planner

Skokie, IL

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

  • Shift: Full Time, 1st shift (4, 10-hour shifts Friday-Monday, 9am-8pm)
  • 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.

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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

Client-provided location(s): Niles, IL, USA
Job ID: cocacola-2024-14568
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)