Strategic Labor Planning Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Incentive plan

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Labor Optimization Manager in Lithia Springs, GA to lead workforce planning and labor optimization strategies across GXO’s logistics operations for a key customer. You will align labor resources with operational demand, driving efficiency, cost control, and service excellence.

As a mid-level manager, you will oversee planning processes, mentor a team of labor planners, and partner with site leadership, HR, and finance to ensure compliance and performance standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in labor planning, workforce management, or operations within logistics or distribution.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, LMS and workforce planning systems (e.g., Kronos, Blue Yonder).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and workforce management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain labor forecasts based on client demand, volume trends, and historical data.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly labor schedules to optimize utilization.
• Monitor productivity metrics and recommend improvements.
• Partner with warehouse supervisors and HR to ensure staffing levels meet requirements.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies to secure temporary labor during peak periods.
• Implement and maintain labor management systems and planning tools.
• Provide regular reporting on labor performance, costs, and utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency.
• As volume grows, lead and mentor a team of labor planners and coordinators.
• Align labor plans with business objectives with site leadership, HR, and finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

LMS

Kronos

Blue Yonder

Job description

GXO is seeking a Labor Optimization Manager in Lithia Springs, GA to lead workforce planning and labor optimization strategies across GXO’s logistics operations for a key customer. You will align labor resources with operational demand, driving efficiency, cost control, and service excellence.

As a mid-level manager, you will oversee planning processes, mentor a team of labor planners, and partner with site leadership, HR, and finance to ensure compliance and performance standards are met.