Resource Planning Team Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Resource Planning Team Leader in Lichfield. The role involves leading workforce planning and managing holiday scheduling. Ideal candidates should have experience in logistics and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £28,000 to £29,000, along with comprehensive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Online discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in leading workforce coordination or planning within logistics, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage mid to short-term operational changes.
• Good communication and collaboration skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid and short-term workforce planning, ensuring alignment between forecasted volumes and available resources.
• Coordinate holiday planning and manage leave-related queries for staff.
• Oversee the on-site planning team and maintain temporary headcount accuracy.

Skills

Leadership in workforce coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration across departments

Tools

Kronos

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Resource Planning Team Leader to join our team in Lichfield supporting our customer Screwfix. This is a full-time, permanent position, predominately working Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00. However, we do ask for some flexibility, this is logistics after all.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid and short-term workforce planning, ensuring alignment between forecasted volumes and available resources across the Lichfield site and retail network
• Coordinate holiday planning (including peak periods), maintain accurate records, and manage leave-related queries for both permanent and temporary staff
• Oversee the on-site planning team, maintain temporary headcount accuracy, and liaise with agency partners for shift coverage and recruitment needs regionally
• Contribute to daily and weekly performance reporting, labour model updates, and support financial and scenario modelling activities
• Drive process improvements, act as a key contact for senior management, and ensure clear communication of updates, challenges, and successes

Qualifications

Are you an experienced Resource Planner looking for that next step in career? Have you had prior experience within the logistics sector and thrive on working in a team? If the answer is yes, this role may be for you! Experience in leading a team is essential.

• Experience in leading workforce coordination or planning within logistics, distribution, or manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage mid to short-term operational changes
• Familiarity with workforce systems (e.g., Kronos, Excel)
• Good communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Exposure to agency labour coordination and operational reporting is beneficial

About GXO

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.

GXO is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces‑friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. 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.

Benefits

We’re looking to offer a salary between £28,000.00 and £29,000.00, and 25‑day annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety‑first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle‑to‑work scheme, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.