Planning Manager
Company: GXO Logistics
Location: Southaven
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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.Our
employees take pride in their work and show dedication to their
job. As the Planning Manager, 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
projectionsIt'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 environmentWe 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/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected
status.
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
Keywords: GXO Logistics, Southaven , Planning Manager, Executive , Southaven, Mississippi
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