Senior Planner - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics•Trenton, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Planner is responsible for demand planning and forecasting for selected clients. The role supports and oversees planning activities to maintain effective facility workflows, follows established procedures and management direction, and identifies opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and optimize output. The position is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
Two years of experience leading complex demand-planning activities.
Experience with basic data research and analytical tools such as Excel and Access.
Understanding of and experience with forecasting solutions, concepts, and applications, including defining, modeling, and applying demand-planning processes and tools.
Experience handling and/or developing inventory and supply/demand models within retail, manufacturing, or distribution industries.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of SQL, VBA, Python, R, and/or Oracle Business Intelligence solutions.
Solid analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Use wave-planning processes and applications to maintain optimal workflow levels within the facility.
Provide planning support and technical oversight for assigned clients according to departmental procedures.
Carry out planning processes and activities in line with established procedures and management direction.
Conduct studies to identify ways to reduce costs, improve processes, and optimize output.