Distribution Center Labor Planner

**Position: DC Labor Planner**

**Location: Port Coquitlam, BC**

**Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00/ hour, based on experience**

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where organization and attention to detail make all the difference? Do you excel at turning data into action and thrive in fast-paced environments where smart planning drives success? As our DC Planning Coordinator, you’ll be the strategic force behind staffing efficiency at our Distribution Center. If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a team that values precision and collaboration, come join us at Lordco’s cutting-edge Distribution Center in Port Coquitlam.

Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s biggest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 85 store locations across Western Canada and is a family-owned and operated business since 1974. Start your career in customer service and grow with us today

**We got you covered**

Would you like to leave the dental office without any bill to pay? What about leaving the pharmacy without having to reach for your wallet? Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. Your health and well-being matter to us, and we are dedicated to providing top-notch programs and plans to support you and your loved ones. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it:

- Extended Benefits for You and Your Family- Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
- Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
- Health and Wellness program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
- Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture to enhance your expertise and maximize your career journey

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain a labor planning tool to support daily and weekly scheduling across all distribution center teams.
- Analyze demand forecasts to determine optimal staffing levels by department and shift.
- Identify hiring needs based on business changes, peak volumes, and turnover trends.
- Schedule onboarding sessions and coordinate with Health & Safety, onboarding, and training teams.
- Contribute to labor budgeting and forecasting to optimize costs and resource allocation.
- Support labor planning around tradeshows and other peak volume events.
- Monitor attendance and provide regular updates to distribution center leaders for follow-up actions.
- Report weekly and monthly on sick days, vacation, turnover, and overtime as a percentage of total hours.
- Assist with payroll reconciliation and resolve exceptions regularly.
- Track vacation and sick days to ensure adequate coverage using flex team members.
- Collaborate with supervisors and managers to communicate staffing plans and resolve issues.
- Review functional KPIs and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Track scanning hours versus scheduled hours to improve productivity.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

**Goals and Objectives**
- Ensure daily labor coverage meets operational SLAs.
- Build and maintain a labor planning tool to reduce costs and maximize efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance and distribution center teams to develop the annual labor budget.
- Provide proactive support to distribution center leaders during hiring cycles.

**Ideal Qualifications**

Education and Experience
- Experience with workforce planning tools, data analysis software, and scheduling systems.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations and supply chain processes.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Effective planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to support various operational needs.

At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation.