System & Data Specialist

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Northampton is seeking a Systems & Data Specialist to join our high-volume retail operation. You will be the first point of contact for digital partners and managers regarding inventory process issues, and you will act as a DLX and WMS/WCS user for all inventory functions.

This role requires an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders. Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse inventory systems-focused roles.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS/WCS).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for digital partners and managers regarding inventory process issues.
• Be a strong DLX, WMS/WCS user for all inventory functions and transfer knowledge to colleagues.
• Escalate issues within the Inventory Department to the Stock & System Manager.
• Analyse warehouse management system data and reports.

Skills

DLX User

WMS/WCS User

Inventory processes

Job description

Are you passionate about data accuracy, system performance, and driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment where attention to detail and problem-solving make a real impact? If you're a proactive and analytical individual who enjoys maintaining stock integrity, optimising systems, and supporting operational teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for a Systems & Data Specialist to join our new high-volume retail operation in Northampton.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, either 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00. Flexibility will be required to support a 24/7 operation when needed, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £39,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. 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! Including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• First point of contact for digital partners and managers regarding any issues relating to inventory processes within the operations.
• Be a strong and experienced DLX, WMS/WCS User for all inventory functions, with the ability to transfer knowledge and experience to other colleagues.
• Escalate any issues within the Inventory Department to the Stock & System Manager
• Analyse warehouse management system data and be conversant with the reports available

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience working in a warehouse inventory systems-focused role, ideally in a fast-moving retail operation
• Strong understanding of processes and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret data and trends
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across internal teams and customer stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

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 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 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.