Transport Planning Analyst

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Yoxall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planning Analyst to support transport optimisation at their Yoxall location. The candidate will engage in data analysis, KPI tracking, and collaboration with various teams to enhance performance. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £36,067.20, 25 days annual leave, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

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

• Self-starter with commercial awareness and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data-driven insights to influence change.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI) and SQL.
• Background in logistics is preferred; home delivery experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Combine data analysis with client and internal team engagement.
• Forecast delivery volumes and optimise home delivery routing.
• Track and report KPIs; propose process improvements.
• Maintain data integrity and drive improvements.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Data-driven insights

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft tools

Logistics background

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

TMS experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a strategy focused Transport Planning Analyst, based in our Branston depot – Burton on Trent. In this role you will support shaping our business and deliver our goal for transport optimisation. Joining our team to enhance the output of multiple KPIs collated via our three home delivery networks, you will support customer reporting and deliver operational and managerial information, ensuring a high level of analytical performance in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Combine data analysis with client and internal team engagement, including reporting structures, KPI development, and presenting insights to senior management.
• Forecast delivery volumes, calculate vehicle requirements, and optimise home delivery routing and scheduling while managing seasonal changes.
• Work closely with Warehouse, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure smooth processes and early identification of resource shortfalls.
• Track and report KPIs, compare planned vs. actual performance, and propose process/system improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain data integrity, adapt to changing requirements, and drive improvements through proactive problem‑solving and innovation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Self‑starter with commercial awareness, detail‑oriented, and able to challenge norms using data‑driven insights to influence strategic and operational change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of presenting complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI), SQL or similar query languages; TMS experience strongly preferred.
• Background in logistics, with home delivery experience considered advantageous.

Company Overview

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.

Employment Details

The role is being offered on a full‑time, permanent basis. 37.5 hours contracted per week on a rotating shift pattern across any 5 days out of 7: 6.00 AM to 2.00 PM, 7.00 AM to 3.00 PM, 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM, 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM, 13.00 PM to 21.00 PM.

Compensation & Benefits

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £36,067.20 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). 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!

Equality & Diversity

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.