Senior Wholesale Planning Manager - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Senior Wholesale Planning Manager (1st Shift) to oversee demand planning, forecasting, and client care at our Locust Grove distribution center. You will drive reporting, SLA adherence, and cost-saving initiatives while mentoring a planning team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires 5+ years in complex planning, strong BI/tool proficiency, and a degree in logistics or related field. Join GXO to advance operations and customer service to new levels.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct planning team and planning-related functions for the distribution center.
• Develop and execute site level reporting for leadership and client.
• Ensure operations teams meet service levels and contractual obligations.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Hire, train, and develop staff; provide mentorship and performance reviews.

Skills

Demand planning

BI skills

MS Office

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos

SQL

WMS

Excel

Visio

Job description

Senior Wholesale Planning Manager - 1st Shift

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.

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO Logistics, our employees take pride in their work and show dedication to their job. As the Senior Manager, SC Planning, you will be responsible for demand planning, forecasting and customer care for the client. 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 team and planning-related functions of the distribution center
• Develop and execute operational level reporting for site level leadership team and the client
• Ensure Operations teams are supported to meet service-level standards; adhere to all contractual obligations and ensure client compliance
• Support the execution of a process that meet our site objectives in the areas of supply chain, inventory and orders management performance
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff effectively; take an active role in leading, mentoring and developing staff in accordance with the business and cultural objectives
• 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
• 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:

• 5 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
• Working knowledge of WMS
• 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• APICS certificationExperience 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

This job requires the ability to:

• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments

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.