DISTRIBUTION PLANNER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Dec 10, 2024 - The Distribution Planner with extensive experience in WMS systems such as Koerber, High Jump (K1), RedPrairie, Blue Yonder, and Manhattan, and a solid background as a production planner/scheduler. Proficient in MS Office applications, with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, combined with attention to detail and a focus on the big picture. Adept at working across departments, with exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written forms, and capable of thriving in a multicultural, multilingual environment while embracing process standardization.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Distribution Planner Resume
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Data Analysis
- ERP Systems
- Transportation Management
- Forecasting
- Route Planning
- Order Processing
- Demand Planning
- Logistics Coordination.
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking.
Summary of Distribution Planner Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Supply Chain Management with 3 years of experience
- Proven attention to detail, with excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and personal organization skills.
- Proficient in knowledge of software applications tier 1 ERP (Axapta, Qlikview), WMS and automation.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to handle fast-paced and rapidly changing environments.
- High Analytical with the ability to convert data into business intelligence with sound understanding and techniques for data analysis, while staying focus on the overall objective.
- Excellent quantitative/business modeling skills and understanding on the financial implications of decisions made.
- Excellent administration and communication skills
- Experience using Transport management planning systems and implementation of those systems
- Knowledge of driver working time directive regulations
- Good geographical knowledge of London and the surrounding areas
2. BS in Logistics with 4 years of experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills and sensitivity to numbers
- Excellent at Excel, knowledge of PowerBI will be a valuable advantage
- English, Cantonese and Mandarin, other language ability
- Advanced level of English
- Experience and a good understanding of planning systems (JDA/BY, SAP APO or similar)
- Good analytical and digital skills
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for driving improvements
- Familiarity with top-tier ERP and planning systems, e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or other planning systems
- Commitment to superior customer service and ability to build cross-functional relationships
3. BA in Business Administration with 5 years of experience
- Highly comfortable with making operational recommendations to a variety of cross-functional peers and stakeholders, and to base recommendations and actions on verifiable data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with multi-functional teams
- Database knowledge and reporting experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage multiple stakeholders
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP/MRP Planning Systems
- Experience in forecasting and demand planning (advantageous)
- Ability to learn Work Management systems, AutoCAD, and SAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suits, ArcGIS
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
- Ability to work/stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions
4. BS in Industrial Engineering with 4 years of experience
- Experience in WMS - (Koerber/High Jump (K1), RedPrairie/Blue Yonder/Manhattan)
- Experience as a production planner/scheduler.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and a willingness to dig down into details while retaining a sense of the broader picture.
- Experience working across business departments.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a confident and professional manner.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
- Knowledge of distribution center operations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Embrace process standardization
- Possess a high level of initiative and energy to influence and lead change
5. BS in Operations Management with 5 years of experience
- Experience in the design, operation, construction, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines (4 kV through 35 kV)
- Strong familiarity with construction processes (SDGE and/or SCE preferred)
- Exposure to utility standards, CA GO 95 and 128, and an understanding of construction techniques
- Able to successfully pass the client's background screening process
- Familiarity with Auto-CAD
- Prior utility design experience or distribution line work with California-specific utilities
- Ability to work in design teams is self-motivated to perform assigned tasks and take the initiative to learn the trade
- Exposure to utility standards, the ability to use design software packages, and general construction knowledge and aptitude
- Strong computer design skills, the ability to learn new software packages efficiently, and retain and apply on-the-job training
- Strong command of the English language and possess good written and oral communication skills
- SAP experience (APO/MRP/ERP) or other similar planning system
- Manufacturing plant experience