Project Planner

**About FedEx Supply Chain** **We have**- A strong brand, FedEx, which is consistently ranked among the most admired and trusted employers in the world.- An excellent management team with the experience necessary to grow and develop your career.- An open mind to new ideas and creative methods.- An excellent compensation and benefits program, including health care, vision, dental, a retirement savings plan (RSP) with a competitive contribution and much more **General Summary.....** The planner is responsible for the analysis and proper management of the inventory to maximize the workflow. They must see to minimize the costs according to the short - and long-term needs of the distribution center. They also assist the senior planner with decision making. **This position will be responsible for.....**- Calculate, balance and distribute the inventory by work area; - Coordinate and the plan short - and long-term needs to ensure operations run effectively at inventory level; - Prepare the distribution center to receive the products; - Create, modify, update the "cheat sheet" according to operational needs; - Plan the requirement for storage trailers to maximize their use; - Establish an operation strategy for reception and dispatch volumes (Short term and long-term planning); - Prepare, generate, maintain and analyze various reports, provide verbal and written information of any discrepancies to whom it may concern; - Communicate daily information to colleagues after the short - and long-term analysis; - Manage calls and requests from various departments; - Actively listening and responding to the needs of reception, shipping, forklift operators and of your own department; - Initiate improvements in the files and in the planning structure; - Participate in the distribution center’s improvement projects; - Create presentations using PowerPoint software;- Perform any other tasks and responsibilities entrusted by management; **You might be a great fit if.**- D.E.C. in operations management or equivalence; - One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a warehouse / distribution center at FedEx Supply Chain or elsewhere; - In-depth knowledge of inventory management systems; - Knowledge of IMI and IMS; - Ability to effectively promote and lead change; - Ability to solve problems; - Excellent communication skills (oral and written); - Analytical skills and strength in problem solving; - Autonomy, adaptability, leadership and creativity; - Good computer skills, Excel proficiency (advanced), and ability to learn how different software work; - Ability to handle stress; **Physical/Cognitive Requirements** With or without accommodation: - Ability to follow policies and procedures.- Ability to read, write and interpret information.- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.- Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day.- Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.- Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.- Ability to lift/carry items less than 25 pounds. FedEx Supply Chain will provide accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Job ID: 45492 Schedule: Full-time