Responsible for understanding customer demand and the fulfillment centers operational capacity in order to develop an operational labor plan with the lowest cost to serve. Lead and conduct day to day headcount planning. Analyze large sets of data to determine the most efficient utilization of manpower and equipment for hub and spoke sheds to meet customer demand. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Lead day-to-day headcount planning; set up routes in the system and determine number of drivers needed and number of routes based on customer demand and data forecasting
- Analyze large data sets to accurately forecast customer demand based upon historical and seasonal trends and utilize data insights to determine site labor costs, equipment usage, and other business needs
- Lead interpretation of data to be used in decision making regarding labor planning for 500+ drivers at hub shed and spoke locations
- Understand fulfilment center dependencies and workforce utilization by department in order to develop daily labor plans based upon forecasted demand
- Balance driver schedules in a �Hub & Spoke Model' in order to optimize driver KPIs such as on-time delivery, reduced miles, and orders per hour
- Analyze live customer demand and react to last-minute changes such as sudden changes in demand, weather changes or operational capacity constraints and provide guidance on any potential labor or scheduling impacts
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Knowledge of analytical tools such as Business Objects, Tableau, and Power BI- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results- An in-depth and broad understanding of problem identification, analysis and resolution
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1 year of operations planning experience with an emphasis in warehouse, fulfillment center, logistics or transportation.
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™.
Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift.
Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items.
We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
To learn more about us or apply for a job, visit TheKrogerCo.com.
