Operations

Materials Planner - PACS

Job Description

Materials Planner - PACS
 
Who We Are:
 
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
 
Your role on the team: 
  • Actively works with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure strategic sourcing and supplier management programs deliver cost optimization while meeting GEODIS’ operational requirements; Builds strong relationships with strategic vendors and PACS operations leadership
  • Ensures vendors meet organizational and customer quality requirements and operate under agreed commercial terms; Visits vendor manufacturing sites to inspect material production for specific initiatives
  • Leads material initiatives through the entire sourcing life cycle to optimize the supply base and maximize value for GEODIS
  • Interfaces with customers and GEODIS leadership to ensure production initiatives are achievable within quality and timeline requirements
  • Analyzes short and long-term initiatives; Adjusts planning methodology to stay ahead of evolving business requirements  
  • Obtains vendor quotes and establishes delivery schedules based on production timelines; Adjusts vendor processes or schedules to align deliveries with the productivity of operations and re-schedule changes driven by the customer
  • Builds safety stock across all material categories to ensure production continuity, prevent discarded waste while avoiding increased holding cost; Collaborates with Inventory and Receiving departments to ensure the correct products and materials are ready for production consumption
  • Establishes vendor quality checks and audits to validate packaging quantities, design and performance meets the customer’s requirements
  • Deliver training to the customer and operational team members to share material specification and handling requirements
  • Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for assigned initiatives and track performance in coordination with operational stakeholders and customers; Develops reports and interprets vendor performance metrics to identify future process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned
What you need: 
  •  Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working with vendors
  • Great customer service experience
  • Project management experience is preferred
  • PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio
  • Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence
  • Time management/balancing multiple priorities
  • Problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to provide clear and direct communications both verbally and in written form
  • Adaptable to highly fast pasted and dynamic environments
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage own work
  • Self –motivated and able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
What you gain from joining our team: 
 
  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
+ more! 
 
Join our Team!
 
Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
 
OR
 
Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply!

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Job Title Materials Planner - PACS
Career Area Operations
Location(s) Brentwood, TN, USA
Job ID 2278fbc7-081a-4ee5-bd14-7d7b7fa16b48
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