Strategic Workforce Planning Manager

GXO Logistics; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

GP service (24/7)

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Planning Manager for the Entertainer site in Banbury to develop and execute the resource planning strategy. You will ensure the operation has the right people, in the right place, at the right time, collaborating with Operations, Finance, HR and senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on data-driven labour planning, forecasting and performance improvement across a growing contract. Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00 with occasional flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource planning, workforce management, or operational planning in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience producing reports, forecasts and planning models.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver resource planning strategies to support changing business demands and growth.
• Analyse operational data, headcount, labour costs and productivity trends to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Produce and manage forecasting, management information, reporting and planning models for key stakeholders.
• Lead workforce planning for peak periods, holidays and agency resource requirements.

Skills

Resource planning

Data analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking a Planning Manager for the Entertainer site in Banbury to develop and execute the resource planning strategy. You will ensure the operation has the right people, in the right place, at the right time, collaborating with Operations, Finance, HR and senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on data-driven labour planning, forecasting and performance improvement across a growing contract. Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00 with occasional flexibility.