Material Planning Analyst – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Develop actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of operations .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and reporting to enhance operational efficiency within supply chain and logistics. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel and SAP for data manipulation and reporting, with a strong foundation in warehouse operations.

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Advanced Excel SkillsSAP Data ExtractionWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)Data Mining and DevelopmentStatistical Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisOperational AnalysisDatabase ManagementMetrics DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisReport PreparationData Query CreationSpreadsheet ManipulationPerformance MeasurementCost-Saving Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelAccessSAPWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply ChainOperational EfficiencyPerformance DataRoot Cause Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of operations
Prepare operational analyses of services, projects or general business functions
Maintain databases; extract information and develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve overall performance
Research operations, including performance and productivity data, error rates and root causes
Review reports to identify operational issues across departments
Prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations and other documents to support analyses
Utilize systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools to support business decisions
Perform supplier and location waste walks to generate cost-saving ideas for the pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics
Expertise in preparing, importing and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases and presentations
Ability to convert raw data into usable formats
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Access
Ability to extract system data from SAP and utilize Excel/Access to develop reports
Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications and database systems
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform macros
Experience with SAP
Solid data mining and development skills
Ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries
Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and increase customer satisfaction
Fundamental comprehension of warehouse operations and the supply chain structure
Solid verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
May be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Support to excel at work
Resources to build a career