Manager, Planning - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Planning, to lead demand planning, forecasting, and client care for select accounts. The role focuses on detailed planning, reporting, and driving improvements to ensure service levels and contract obligations are met.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in complex demand planning, strong BI tool experience, advanced MS Office skills, and a background in forecasting methods. A related bachelor’s degree and APICS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with complex demand planning activities.
• Experience with leading BI solutions (Power BI/Tableau/Cognos or equivalent).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, forecasting and projections.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning-related functions of the distribution center, incl. inbound & outbound planning, slotting, capacity analysis, and expediting.
• Develop and execute operational level reporting for site leadership and client.
• Support Operations to meet service levels and contractual obligations.
• Identify growth opportunities with current customers and promote enhanced services.
• Track and maintain planning data; deploy metrics for efficiency.
• Support cost-saving initiatives via planning-based improvements.
• Manage direct reports: interviewing, onboarding, training, performance reviews.

Skills

Demand planning

BI tools

MS Office

Forecasting

SQL basics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related

APICS certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos

Job description

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1st Shift, Monday - Thursday, 6:00PM - 4:30AM

Our employees take pride in their work and show dedication to their job. As the Manager, Planning, you will be responsible for demand planning, forecasting and customer care for select clients. Your attention to the small details and strong work ethic will ensure our operations continue to run smoothly and our customers receive superior service. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead/direct planning-related functions of the distribution center, e.g., plan and schedule inbound receipts and outbound shipments, replenishment activities, inventory slotting, capacity analysis, order prioritization and expedite processing
• Develop and execute operational level reporting for site level leadership team and the client
• Support Operations teams to ensure service level standards are met; adhere to all contractual obligations and ensure client compliance
• 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
• Track, record and maintain planning and operations-related data; deploy planning-based metrics to ensure optimized operational efficiencies
• Support the identification and deployment of cost-saving initiatives through deployment of planning based continuous improvement initiatives within the site
• Handle all direct reports, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, setting expectations, training and development, conducting performance reviews, etc.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 4 years of experience with complex demand planning activities
• Experience utilizing and deploying solutions within industry leading business intelligence solutions (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, or equivalent)
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, mathematical techniques and related analytical tools, including forecasting and projections

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or other related field

• Working knowledge/understanding of SQL or similar programing languages
• 4 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• APICS certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience in Lean manufacturing principles
• Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
• Experience in quality, inventory, data mining and problem-solving
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.