Senior Analyst, Planning - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics•Haskell, TX

About The Position

The Senior Material Planning Analyst develops actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of GXO operations. The role prepares operational analyses, maintains databases and performance metrics, investigates operational performance and root causes, and uses systems and software to create reporting tools that support business decisions. It also analyzes data for modeling, network optimization, and supply chain redesign, and develops productivity savings and engineered-solutions analytics for the account. The position is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel of up to 10% is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
Two years of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics.
Expertise preparing, importing, and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
Experience with Microsoft Office, extracting system data from SAP, and using Excel or Access to develop reports.
Advanced Excel skills, including macros.
Experience converting raw data into usable formats.
Support experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications, and database systems.

Nice To Haves

Availability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Strong problem-solving techniques, statistical analysis skills, and the ability to create queries, with solid data-mining and development skills.
Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Fundamental comprehension of warehouse operations and supply chain structure.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare operational analyses of services, projects, or general business actions.
Maintain databases, extract information, and develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve overall performance.
Analyze operations, including performance and productivity data, error rates, and root causes.
Monitor and analyze reports to identify operational issues throughout departments.
Use systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools that support business decisions.
Create reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other documents to support analysis.
Collect and analyze data for modeling, network optimization, and/or supply chain redesign.
Develop and deliver productivity savings and engineered-solutions analytics for the account.