Materials Planner - PACS

GEODIS
vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Brentwood
May 20, 2025
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! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.