Logistics Planning Assistant - Data-Driven Operations Support

GXO Logistics, Inc; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 23,792 - 29,079; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance

33 days leave

Discount platform

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc in Wellingborough is seeking a Planning Assistant to support day-to-day planning, headcount forecasting and reporting across a high-volume distribution site. You’ll work with Operations Manager and site teams to keep productivity on track and deliver service.

The role is full-time, with shifts 5 out of 7 days, typically Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, offering a salary of £26,436 plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, admin or analytical role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator who can work with operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning function by managing daily, weekly and longer-term resource requirements.
• Produce and share accurate reports on productivity, headcount and performance with senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and forecast labour requirements, supporting shift managers to align resource with demand.
• Analyse data and trends to identify risks, opportunities and improvements across the operation.
• Attend planning and operational meetings, providing insight and helping drive correct decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc in Wellingborough is seeking a Planning Assistant to support day-to-day planning, headcount forecasting and reporting across a high-volume distribution site. You’ll work with Operations Manager and site teams to keep productivity on track and deliver service.

The role is full-time, with shifts 5 out of 7 days, typically Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, offering a salary of £26,436 plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical and more.