DSD Planner (Can Sit in Buffalo or Syracuse) Date: Jan 13, 2025 Location: Buffalo, NY , US, 14209 + Compensation: $64,000 - $80,000 (Depdendent on experience) + This position can sit out of Syracuse or Buffalo Sales Center Why Join Coke Northeast? Culture- At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve. Career Development- At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Diversity- Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce. Job Description The Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Planner is responsible for ensuring that daily routing for all distribution types is accurate, timely, and achieves optimal cost parameters. The DSD Planner must ensure optimum productivity, service levels, and revenue while simultaneously understanding and meeting the needs of our customers and delivery drivers. In this role, the DSD Planner will be relied upon to provide superior customer service and to drive positive business results through collaboration with business partners and consistent and successful execution of all planning processes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities + Ensure data integrity, planning session quality, and process compliance; provide effective and efficient distribution planning + Work with Sales Center (SC) management teams to ensure accurate and timely dispatch for all distribution operations across the operating unit + Collaborate with SC management teams to ensure the lowest cost delivery solution is used in every applicable situation + Utilize LEO Planning Software to identify and provide the lowest cost delivery and loading solutions + Actively participate in the development, implementation, and validation of standard processes + Provide daily communication on routing, labor and equipment needs based on volume, workload, time, cubes, weight, etc. Job Requirements + High school diploma, GED or equivalent required + Bachelor’s degree in Production, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred + 2+ years of LEO Planning & Analytical experience required + Ability to communicate effectively + Experience with database applications preferred + Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management + Willing to work a flexible schedule and possible weekends based on business needs Benefits & Perks: 401K with Company Match, Health Insurance starting Day 1, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more! *Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance* About Coke Northeast: At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast. Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below: Day in the Life of Coca-Cola Employees: + Order Builders (Warehouse) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTLMHsS0TY) + Truck Driver (Distribution) + Merchandisers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQ01OCL7w8) + Fleet & Cooler Technicians + Machine Operator & Quality Assurance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqE4sJE14WE) Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth: + Paul (Human Resources) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXDllbaL0k) + Rodney (District Sales Manager) + Susannah (Sr. Director of Public Affairs and Comm) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bki6wHZ\_p-c) BACKGROUND VERIFICATION: Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.