Planning Coordinator

GXO Logistics; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a proactive and adaptable Planning Coordinator for its distribution center in Newark on Trent. This full-time role involves day-to-day planning tasks and continuous improvement in a busy logistics environment, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits for a work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Saving scheme

GXO University for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Team-oriented personality and good numeracy/literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate day-to-day planning tasks across all campus functions.
• Run reports from systems, resolving operational issues.
• Identify improvements in operational processes.

Skills

Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

Communication skills

Planning and organising skills

Ability to follow instructions under pressure

Job description

Do you have experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Do you excel at planning ahead? Are you keen to learn new skills? Then this is the job for you!

GXO are looking for an efficient, proactive and adaptable Planning Coordinator. You will be supporting one of the leading distribution centres in Europe with high-end customer products, for one of the largest high street retailers in the country, by co-ordinating the day-to-day planning tasks encompassing all campus functions, ensuring the campus operates efficiently and cost effectively.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. The working hours are 18:00 – 06:00, working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern .

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £ 31,353.14 per annum , plus an additional night shift premium. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!I ncluding our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Maintain standard processes for all systems on all functional areas and report issues on stock levels and category strategies to Planning Manager
• Plan ahead, review and revise as circumstances dictate, understand where the systems cause operational problems and resolve them effectively
• Identify areas of possible change/improvement, both within their department and the operation as whole
• Run reports from Catalyst and WCS, communicate system issues to system support

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure to deadlines with a good level of numeracy and literacy
• Team-oriented personality with excellent communication skills
• Planning and organising 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.

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.