Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: 8
Position Summary
Plan the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations. Establish work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

* Train, develop, and manage a team of operations planners
* Use large data sets to forecast customer demand by geography and apply seasonality
* Develop labor models to best utilize workforce and assets while driving down costs
* Develop labor schedules across a complex hub-spoke model in order to best utilize assets and labor in order to drive down cost
* Oversee long term customer demand forecasting, develop HR hiring plans, plan the purchase of future assets, realize the effects of customer behavior on efficiency and cost-to-serve
* Create operational and driver KPI dashboards
* Recommend and implement continuous improvement projects
* Collaborate with operations to create yearly budget and work to improve gaps
* Work with Operations and Industrial Engineering to develop and maintain all SOPs
* Travel independently up to 25% on a regular basis
* Maintain flexibility to work weekends on an occasional basis
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering or a business-related field
* 2+ years of analytical experience with an emphasis on warehouse, fulfillment center, logistics or transportation
* Provide excellent customer service, both internal and external customers
* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
* Excellent analytical skills
* Ability to delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results
* Must be organized and ability to multi-task
* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Desired Previous Experience/Education

* 1 year of experience managing a team
* 2+ years operations planning, headcount planning, or industrial engineering experience

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: Midwest

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio
Keywords: Capacity Planner

Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Monroe || 6266 Hamilton Lebanon Rd || 45044 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain; Management || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None