Resource Planning Lead: Staffing & Operations

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking a Planning First Line Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of site contracts. The role involves translating forecasts into staffing requirements and ensuring workforce alignment. The ideal candidate has experience in resource planning within logistics, extensive knowledge of Excel, and experience with Power BI. This full-time position offers a salary of £33,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

33 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

• Experience of working within a resource planning role, ideally within a logistics background.
• Ability to manage workloads & prioritise where required.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel as well as WMS systems.
• Analytical background, with experience of Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the staffing schedule is communicated across the different contracts on site.
• Hold meetings with the Operation teams to ensure adherence to the budget.
• Monitor, track & report on capability impacting issues.
• Distribute reporting to key stakeholders internal & external by set deadlines.

Skills

Experience in resource planning

Ability to manage workloads

Excellent knowledge of Excel

Experience with WMS systems

Analytical background

Experience with Power BI

Job description

A leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking a Planning First Line Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of site contracts. The role involves translating forecasts into staffing requirements and ensuring workforce alignment. The ideal candidate has experience in resource planning within logistics, extensive knowledge of Excel, and experience with Power BI. This full-time position offers a salary of £33,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.