Lead Material Planning Analyst - Cedar Rapids, IA

What You’ll Do on a Typical Day

• Identify ML server/rack requirements and coordinate delivery to ensure Data Center capacity and company requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Provide dedicated program management support, including deployment issue resolution, program performance monitoring, and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure maximum efficiency and optimization in rack integration and hardware movement to ensure attainment of operational success, efficiency, and quality goals.
• Properly monitor critical infrastructure shipments to ensure on-time, accurate, and satisfactory deliveries; troubleshoot and resolve supply chain discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with Engineering, Core Enablement functional workstream owners, and the management team to ensure achievement of technical deployment goals and objectives.
• Identify strategies to increase asset utilization from internal clients and/or to better manage existing rack space opportunities.
• Correctly enter data into the Data Center applicable applications/programs tools and maintain/generate required reports.
• Properly process, audit, and file various documentation related to Core Enablement activities.
• Support a Lean culture within the server staging and data center workflow.

Pay, Benefits & More

• We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What You Need to Succeed at GXO

• At a minimum, you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• It’d be great if you also have: 2 years of experience in Data Center operations, ML hardware logistics, or supply chain.
• Project management experience and knowledge of the high-density server/rack vertical.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and DCIM/Inventory Management software.
• A highly organized and detail-oriented work style with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills; able to be conclusive, results-oriented, and strategic in thinking regarding technical constraints.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality when appropriate, produce accurate output, and meet deadlines.
• The ability to build and maintain effective, reciprocal work relationships within and outside of the company (specifically with Infrastructure teams).

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport to comply with federal travel regulations.
• Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures.
• Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required for the role and pursuant to Company travel and expense requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.

Skills

• Project management experience and knowledge of the high-density server/rack vertical.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and DCIM/Inventory Management software.
• A highly organized and detail-oriented work style with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills; able to be conclusive, results-oriented, and strategic in thinking regarding technical constraints.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality when appropriate, produce accurate output, and meet deadlines.
• The ability to build and maintain effective, reciprocal work relationships within and outside of the company (specifically with Infrastructure teams).

Benefits

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

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

CDC, OSHA and State and Local Requirements Regarding COVID Safety

All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.