Data-Driven Transport Optimisation Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc; Warrington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical and dental

MyBenefits platform access

P6 cycle-to-work

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University

Internal promotions

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Warrington seeks a Transport Optimisation Specialist to design smarter transport solutions for the B&Q operation, using data to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.

This full-time role is Monday–Friday with flexible hours within office times. The package includes a £55,000 salary, 25 days leave, a pension, private medical and dental, life assurance and GXO University for development.

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport, planning or optimisation environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Confidence working with stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Experience with transport modelling tools, with a superuser level of Paragon highly desirable.
• Knowledge of transport operations, cost control and efficiency improvements.
• A proactive mindset - someone who questions, challenges and improves.

Responsibilities

• Design and model smarter transport solutions to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Use tools such as Paragon to run network optimisation and scenario planning.
• Analyse operational and customer data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Turn complex data into clear, actionable insights using tools like MS Excel and Power BI.
• Support continuous improvement projects and strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to bring solutions to life.
• Contribute to sustainability and AI-driven optimisation initiatives across the network.

Skills

Transport optimisation

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Tools

Paragon

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Warrington seeks a Transport Optimisation Specialist to design smarter transport solutions for the B&Q operation, using data to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.

This full-time role is Monday–Friday with flexible hours within office times. The package includes a £55,000 salary, 25 days leave, a pension, private medical and dental, life assurance and GXO University for development.