Lead Transport Planner | Paragon Expert & Team Coach

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

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.