Sr Materials Planner-PACS

Summary:

The Sr Materials Planner - Packaging and Customization Services (PACS) is responsible for establishing PACS vendor regulations, policies, and a master list of vendor capabilities. This role is integral to the supply chain and will be a team member that ensures material categories are on-hand and ready to meet production commitments. Planning for success and achieving KPI targets is a must for this position. This role will demand great attention to detail and require the ability to process a vast amount of information.

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: (requirements)

Experience

• Minimum 6 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

• What you gain from joining our team:

• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• 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 Apply1