---
title: "Distribution planner"
slug: "bc-distribution-planner"
tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Introduction"]
updated: 2026-06-15T12:35:26Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:17Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-distribution-planner"
---

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# Distribution planner

The distribution planner manages the delivery of products to customers and coordinates other activities related to distribution. The distribution planner may also supervise other warehouse employees.

## Main work activities

| To | See |
| --- | --- |
| Organize the procurement of several purchases into a single pickup activity. | [Work with pickup loads](/business-central/docs/bc-work-with-pickup-loads) |
| Set up standing orders to process recurring sales requests from customers. | [Establish standing sales orders](/business-central/docs/bc-establish-standing-sales-orders) |
| Create and process delivery trips. | [Delivery trips](/business-central/docs/bc-delivery-trips) |

## Related activities

| To | See |
| --- | --- |
| Process and post purchase orders whose contents arrive together as part of the same delivery. | [Truckload receipts](/business-central/docs/bc-truckload-receipts) |
| Perform warehouse management activities, such as shipping, receiving, recording production, and moving items inside the warehouse. | [Perform warehouse management activities](/business-central/docs/bc-perform-warehouse-management-activities) |

## Related

- [Delivery trips](/bc-delivery-trips.md)
- [Work with pickup loads](/bc-work-with-pickup-loads.md)
- [Establish standing sales orders](/bc-establish-standing-sales-orders.md)
- [Truckload receipts](/bc-truckload-receipts.md)
- [Perform warehouse management activities](/bc-perform-warehouse-management-activities.md)