Senior Resource Planner

GXO Logistics, Inc.; 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 operations and manage staffing schedules. This role requires significant experience in resource planning, particularly within logistics. You will hold meetings with operations teams, monitor capability issues, and ensure adherence to budgets. The position offers a salary of £33,000 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave and flexible dental insurance.

Benefits

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a resource planning role, ideally within a logistics background.
• 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 operations teams to ensure adherence to the budget.
• Monitor, track and report on capability impacting issues.
• Distribute reporting to key stakeholders internal and external.
• Manage workloads and prioritise where required.

Skills

Resource planning

Logistics background

Excel

WMS systems

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We\'re recruiting for a Planning First Line Manager for our key customer in Northampton. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of site contracts, from translating forecasts into staffing requirements to ensuring workforce alignment with operational demand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the staffing schedule is communicated across the different contracts on site.
• Hold meetings with the operations teams to ensure adherence to the budget and highlight areas of concern.
• Monitor, track and report on capability impacting issues.
• Distribute reporting to key stakeholders internal and external by set deadlines.
• Manage workloads and prioritise where required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a resource planning role, ideally within a logistics background.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel as well as WMS systems.
• Analytical background, with experience of Power BI.

About GXO

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 believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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 statements above describe the general nature and level of work 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. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Hours & Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent role working hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Salary of £33,000 per annum and 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays. Benefits include 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 range of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, saving schemes and more.