Demand Planning Lead, 2nd Shift (Logistics)

GXO Logistics, Inc; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Planning Supervisor for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00pm - 11:30pm) to lead demand planning, forecasting and client care for select accounts.

You will oversee distribution center support functions, drive continuous improvement and ensure service levels meet contractual obligations. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in complex demand planning, strong Excel/Office skills, and familiarity with Lean, 3PL environments and APICS practices.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with complex demand planning activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, mathematical techniques and forecasting.
• APICS certification and a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead/direct all support functions of the distribution center, quality/continuous improvement, inventory management, data research and operational planning.
• Support Operations teams to ensure service level standards are met; adhere to all contractual obligations and ensure client compliance.
• Research and plan inbound and/or outbound loads.
• Identify growth opportunities with current customers by promoting enhanced services and/or cost savings to the customer; partner with site leadership in all customer visits, conference calls and problem-solving efforts.
• Handle costs, mitigate risks and create value for the customer to achieve net revenue and operating income goals.
• Track, record and maintain quality data; monitor operations and quality processes, and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain cycle count program, meet SLA standards and provide results to customer.
• Identify and deploy cost‑saving initiatives through standardized improvement processes for the facility.
• Handle all direct reports, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, setting expectations, training and development, conducting performance reviews.

Skills

2 years of experience with complex DEM

Analytical & forecasting skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lean manufacturing principles

Resource & project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Planning Supervisor for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00pm - 11:30pm) to lead demand planning, forecasting and client care for select accounts.

You will oversee distribution center support functions, drive continuous improvement and ensure service levels meet contractual obligations. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in complex demand planning, strong Excel/Office skills, and familiarity with Lean, 3PL environments and APICS practices.