Lead Transport Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transport Planning Lead for our Primark Distribution Centre in Thrapston. You will lead and support the transport planning function, producing efficient transport plans to meet customer requirements and service standards.

You will work with Transport Managers and stakeholders to drive productivity and continuous improvement using Paragon and related systems. The role is full-time and permanent, with hours from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, on-site at

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport planning, logistics or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of Paragon or similar transport optimisation tool.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation skills.
• Strong Excel and IT skills with experience in transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, review and optimise daily transport plans and routes using Paragon.
• Lead, coach and support the transport planning team and resolve planning challenges.
• Review volumes, fleet, drivers and constraints to develop effective plans.
• Monitor planned vs. actual performance and adjust to maintain service levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation and reduce mileage.
• Collaborate with Transport Managers and stakeholders to meet customer needs.

Skills

Paragon knowledge

Team leadership

Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

Paragon

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.,

• 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
• 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.

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.