Manager Route Planning
Charlotte, NC, US, 28216
Requisition ID: 226077
Locations: Charlotte
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Job Overview
The Manager Route Planning has direct responsibility and accountability for the Route Planning department. The Manager Route Planning ensures the productivity of ~1,700 delivery routes is achieved. The Manager Route Planning leads processes, functionality improvements, and defining of business practices regarding daily planning. The Manager Route Planning serves as the subject matter lead regarding tools and processes related to daily planning.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures effective daily planning to optimize costs that will impact free cash flow. Ensures cross-functional partnerships are effective through deliberate communication and strong relationships
- Leads and motivates teams to deliver results by communicating company goals and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching and training; implementing continuous improvement methods and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
- Establish business processes and practices that increase the effectiveness of solutions provided to field partners. Ensure effective collaboration and solicitation of feedback for improvement in daily plans and service level agreements
- Provide analysis, reporting, and recommendations for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in daily routing
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to lead and motivate a department; attention to detail; process-oriented
- Establish collaborative and cross-functional relationships
- Detailed understanding of sales and DSD principles
- Effective communication (written and oral) skills; analytical
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP
- Effective time management and problem-solving skills
- Experience with reporting tools, Margin Minder, Tableau, SAP, SharePoint, Master Data
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
- Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
- Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Work Environment
Office environment
Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte