Resource Planning Assistant

GXO Logistics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company in Avonmouth is seeking a Resource Assistant to support planning and operational efficiency. The role involves scheduling, data analysis, and communication with teams. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and experience in resource planning. This is a full-time position offering a salary of up to £36,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail with a strong proficiency in Excel and other office applications.
• Experience within resource planning, ideally within a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining shift schedules and training plans for warehouse staff.
• Analyse operational data to forecast resource needs and identify trends.
• Produce management information reports to support planning decisions.
• Communicate with warehouse teams and stakeholders to align on staffing and operation charges.
• Support the implementation of planning tools, systems and assist with continuous improvement related to warehouse efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Job description

Company description:

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Overview

Are you ready to kick-start your career?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Resource Assistant to join our team in Avonmouth, supporting one of our new business wins! As a Resource Assistant, you will be supporting the planning manager. You will focus on both short and long-term planning of core staffing and temporary agency volumes.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £36,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). 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!

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Assist in creating and maintaining shift schedules and training plans for warehouse staff.
• Analyse operational data to forecast resource needs and identify trends.
• Produce management information reports to support planning decisions.
• Communicate with warehouse teams and stakeholders to align on staffing and operation charges.
• Support the implementation of planning tools, systems and assist with continuous improvement related to warehouse efficiency.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Excellent attention to detail with a strong proficiency in excel and other office applications
• Experience within resource planning, ideally within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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