Distribution Planner / Junior Consultant
Report to: Account Manager
Purpose of Position:
To plan and track routes through the use of market-leading planning and route adherence software. To update Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and produce various reports regarding routing and adherence. To assist in strategic optimization including fleet mix, service day, master route optimization, and network modeling exercises.
Summary of Key Job Outputs / Key Performance Areas (KPA's):
To optimally plan on and maintain the system through daily feedback, location of new customers, and NDD's. Frequency: Daily
Produce daily reports using the software on actual route information. Frequency: Daily
Produce monthly report, KPI's, and scorecard. Frequency: Monthly
Identify areas where additional cost can be saved. Frequency: Ongoing
Fleet Management: Review Fleet KPI's. Frequency: Daily / Weekly / Monthly
Fleet Management: Monitoring of Vehicles reporting. Frequency: Daily
Strategic optimization: Ad hoc consulting and assisting with strategic optimization initiatives.
Experience We're Looking For:
The focus of this job is on achieving results that will create hard and soft benefits for the customer. Daily functions are initially repetitive, but new and creative ways should always be sought out in order to achieve additional benefits.
Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive towards results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.
While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business and high standards of achievement are expected.
Desired Skills That Will Be Beneficial:
Supply Chain: A clear understanding of the Supply Chain either through study or experience.
Communication: Clear and definite communication ability with regards to clients, drivers, and superiors (written and verbal).
Computer Literacy: An intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
Data Analysis: Ability to manipulate and understand data.
Experience Required:
As this is an entry-level position, either one of the following is required: 3 years' experience within the distribution industry or a degree within Engineering or Logistics.
Qualifications Required:
Proactively involved in problem-solving.
Organized individual, work within specific boundaries.
Medium-paced environment.
Understanding business processes & development solutions.
Focus:
Results Focus.
Idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving.
Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results.
Decision Making:
Problem-solving orientation.
Well thought out & planned decision making.
Delegation and Leadership Style:
Individual with a strong personality that is a team player.
Working within a team focused on specific results.
Influences, stimulates others to action. Clear & defined communication both internally & externally.
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