Sr. Logistics Planner

Foot Locker•Junction City, KS

8d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Sr. Logistics Planner helps plan and facilitate the movement of goods through our North America Distribution Centers. You will have the unique opportunity to be a true decision maker on how to move products most efficiently to meet the N.A. Supply Chain receipt goals. Tasks include, but are not limited to status of inbound goods, issues affecting the flow of freight and status of priority product to ensure timely receipt and shipment of goods. This includes both advising the order planning management and operational teams on broad process improvement opportunities, as well as providing technical expertise. This role will work collaboratively with department leaders and cross functional partners to deliver and execute the N.A Supply Chain goals and strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field or 4+ years of distribution planning experience required
Must have strong Excel experience, and ability to analyze large amounts of data required
Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office including Excel
High level language, presentation, and math skills required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Data Analytics, and/or Finance/Accounting preferred
Certifications in data analytics, APICs, Lean manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma preferred
Experience with WM (Warehouse Management) systems, specifically Manhattan preferred
Experience designing and implementing replenishment strategies preferred
Strong experience building reporting in Power BI, Excel, SQL, and/or Python highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide timely follow-up to the OPM team, Merchant team, Sr. Director of Operations, Sr Manager of Planning and VP Operations on issues affecting freight flow
Produce the Junction City Daily Inbound Work List, balancing Divisional priorities, free time expiry, optimum flow of freight and throughput capabilities
Establish strong working relationships with internal and external business partners that enable and support mutual success
Demonstrate ability to work on teams as well as independently with minimal supervision. High level of analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to handle multiple high priority projects and maintain day-to-day needs of the teams this position supports
Understand basic operational flow and processes throughout the distribution centers and assist with receipt issues at distribution centers
Support innovative initiatives to enhance the North America Supply Chain network, simplify work output and improve/align processes throughout our distribution centers