Material Planning Analyst - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Material Planning Analyst to develop actionable analyses improving productivity and efficiency across operations. You will maintain databases, extract data, and build metrics to guide decisions, with a focus on cost-saving opportunities in the pipeline.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 1 year in supply chain or logistics, plus strong Excel and SAP skills. This is a full-time on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain or logistics.
• Advanced Excel skills including macros.
• Experience with SAP and extracting system data.
• Experience with WMS and database systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Access to develop reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational analyses of services, projects or general business functions.
• Maintain databases; extract information and develop metrics and scorecards.
• Research operations, analyze performance and identify issues.
• Prepare reports, graphs, charts and presentations to support analyses.
• Use systems to develop and maintain reporting tools for decisions.
• Perform cost-saving ideas through supplier and location waste walks.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

Excel macros

MS Office / Access

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

WMS

Job description

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who 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 work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who 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 work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

We’re constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace. As the Material Planning Analyst you will be responsible for developing actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of our operations. If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge with a dynamic global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with GXO.

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:

• Prepare operational analyses of services, projects or general business functions
• Maintain databases; extract information and develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve overall performance
• Research operations, including performance and productivity data, error rates and root causes; review reports to identify operational issues across departments
• Prepare related reports, graphs, charts, presentations and other documents to support analyses
• Utilize systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools to support business decisions
• Perform supplier and location waste walks to generate cost-saving ideas for the pipeline

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics
• Expertise in preparing, importing and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases and presentations; converting raw data into usable formats
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Access); ability to extract system data from SAP and utilize Excel/Access to develop reports
• Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications and database systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform macros

It’d be great if you also have:

• Experience with SAP
• Solid data mining and development skills; ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries
• Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and increase customer satisfaction
• Fundamental comprehension of warehouse operations and the supply chain structure
• Solid verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills

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.