Lead Transport Planner

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Transport Planning Lead for the Primark Distribution Centre in Thrapston. You will lead and support the transport planning function, using Paragon to optimise daily plans and drive productivity while meeting customer requirements and service expectations.

You will work with Transport Managers and stakeholders to deliver efficient plans, coach the team, and continually improve operations within a full‑time role based in Thrapston, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of route planning tools (Paragon or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create, review and optimise daily transport plans and routes using Paragon.
• Lead, coach and support the transport planning team to resolve challenges.
• Review volumes, fleet availability and constraints to develop effective plans.
• Monitor performance vs. plan and adjust in real time to maintain service levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Tools

Paragon route planning software

Job description

Do you have transport planning experience and a passion for operational efficiency? Are you confident using paragon or a similar route planning system to optimise transport operations? Can you lead, coach and support a planning team while delivering exceptional service standards?

Here at GXO, we're seeking a Transport Planning Lead to join our Primark Distribution Centre based in Thrapston. You'll lead and support the transport planning function, ensuring efficient, achievable transport plans are produced to meet customer requirements, operational demands and service expectations. Working closely with Transport Managers and operational stakeholders, you'll use Paragon route planning software and transport systems to drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across the operation.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work any 5 from 7', with the hours of 08:00 till 16:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £43,996 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Creating, reviewing and optimising daily transport plans and delivery routes using Paragon route planning software
• Leading, coaching and supporting the transport planning team, resolving planning challenges and driving best practice
• Reviewing volumes, fleet availability, driver resources and operational constraints to develop effective transport plans
• Monitoring planned versus actual performance and making real-time adjustments to maintain service levels
• Identifying opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation, reduce milage and enhance operational efficiency

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience within a transport planning, logistics or distribution environment
• Strong working knowledge of Paragon route planning software or a similar transport optimisation system
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret transport data and make informed decisions
• Good Excel and IT skills, with experience using transport management and planning systems
• Proven ability to lead, coach and influence colleagues, alongside strong stakeholder management and communication skills

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.