Day-Shift Planning & Forecasting Specialist

GXO Logistics, Inc; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 holidays

Company pension

Discounts on high street

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits cashback & savings

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Wigan is seeking a Planning Administrator to join the Planning & System Team on a Kraft Heinz contract. This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with an 8 hour day and stable schedule.

You will manage day-to-day operational plans, liaise with on-site customers, forecast, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement. The benefits include 25 holidays, pension, discounts, and access to GXO University.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and analytical abilities are required.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Effective communication across levels is important.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the day-to-day operational plan for the Repack operation, ensuring an efficient and effective workflow within the NDC.
• Liaise with onsite customers to review priorities, adjust schedules, and ensure operational plans meet business and customer requirements.
• Carry out strategic planning and forecasting activities, considering seasonal fluctuations, volume trends, and operational changes.
• Monitor operational performance, complete daily reports, and analyse trends to support continuous improvement and service delivery.
• Manage inbound and export planning, coordinating with customers regarding priority stock while supporting meetings and other operational duties as required.

Skills

Planning

Analytical

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Wigan is seeking a Planning Administrator to join the Planning & System Team on a Kraft Heinz contract. This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with an 8 hour day and stable schedule.

You will manage day-to-day operational plans, liaise with on-site customers, forecast, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement. The benefits include 25 holidays, pension, discounts, and access to GXO University.