Supervisor, Planning

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Planning Supervisor at GXO Logistics managing demand planning and customer care. Responsibilities include forecasting, operational planning, and support functions in the distribution center.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning, inventory management, and operational planning within a distribution center environment. Proven ability to lead teams, implement cost-saving initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Demand PlanningInventory ManagementLean Manufacturing PrinciplesAPICS CertificationBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsMathematical TechniquesForecastingData MiningQuality ProcessesOperational PlanningCost-Saving InitiativesProject ManagementCycle Count ProgramProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipTraining and DevelopmentCommunicationTeam ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointVisioOutlookWord

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS Certification

Industry Keywords

LogisticsWarehousingThird-Party Logistics (3PL)AS9100ISOContinuous ImprovementService Level Agreements (SLA)Client ComplianceOperational StandardsQuality Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/direct all support functions of the distribution center, quality/continuous improvement, inventory management, data research and operational planning
Support Operations teams to ensure service level standards are met; adhere to all contractual obligations and ensure client compliance
Research and plan inbound and/or outbound loads
Identify growth opportunities with current customers by promoting enhanced services and/or cost savings to the customer; partner with site leadership in all customer visits, conference calls and problem-solving efforts
Handle costs, mitigate risks and create value for the customer to achieve net revenue and operating income goals
Track, record and maintain quality data; monitor operations and quality processes, and troubleshoot issues
Maintain cycle count program, meet SLA standards and provide results to customer
Identify and deploy cost-saving initiatives through standardized improvement processes for the facility
Handle all direct reports, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, setting expectations, training and development, conducting performance reviews, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of experience with complex demand planning activities
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
Working knowledge of statistical methods, mathematical techniques and related analytical tools, including forecasting and projections
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field
APICS certification
2 years of managerial/supervisory experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience in Lean manufacturing principles
Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
Experience in quality, inventory, data mining and problem-solving
Resource and project management experience
Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability