Manager Demand Planning

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; this position is located in Lebanon, IN

Logistics done differently.

XPO Logistics, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, is looking for a highly skilled professional who knows how to get the best out of his/her team. As the Manager of Demand Planning, you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the Demand Planning staff in completing daily activities, as well as supporting the development of tools and applications that drive innovative solutions. We will equip you with the best resources in the industry to grow and develop to a level that will exceed your expectations and help you reach your career goals.

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:

• Schedule all inbound receipt processing in accordance with daily, weekly and monthly forecasts
• Process and schedule all outbound shipments in accordance with daily, weekly and monthly forecasts, as well as all rush shipment requests
• Forecast expected capacity based on historical data and expectations
• Mentor and coach new and existing planners on core processes, procedures and functions to advance their knowledge and performance
• Train and develop Demand Planning Analysts in demonstrating a commitment to achieving company and team goals
• Analyze data, procedures and processes to propose changes to improve performance and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures as defined in position work instructions; coordinate and complete team functional goals and objectives
• Coordinate activities cross-functionally among the various organizational and peer groups within the XPO infrastructure

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 7 years of experience in a supply chain planning environment or related field
• Experience in the use of forecast management and order management solutions
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of supply chain concepts, including experience with statistical and business forecasting
• Basic knowledge of analytical concepts and solutions, including data science, machine learning, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Access, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and database reporting tools

It'd be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience
• Proven leadership and teambuilding skills with the ability to effectively mentor, coach and lead a collaborative and diverse group of professionals
• WMS configuration experience
• Start-up and system configuration experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to structure large volumes of data into actionable management information

Be part of something big.

XPO 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 XPO 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.

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.