Warehouse Systems Planner (15-month FTC)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

25 days annual leave

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is recruiting a Warehouse Systems Planner for our La Doria operation in Sproughton, Ipswich.

This 15-month fixed-term maternity cover role focuses on owning system performance, stock flow and container planning to keep warehouse operations running smoothly. The role requires experience with warehouse management systems, stock/operational support in a fast-paced environment, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management systems and optimizing system performance.
• Stock, systems or operational support experience in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Confident communicator able to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SAP or eWM or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Own warehouse system performance and monitor health to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate stock flow and outbound planning to meet deadlines and service levels.
• Manage container and resource planning including bay allocation and labour.
• Analyze stock discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Produce operational reports to support handovers and KPI tracking.

Tools

SAP

eWM

Job description

Are you a systems‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced warehouse environment? Do you enjoy solving operational challenges, managing system performance and keeping workflows moving efficiently? Are you confident coordinating multiple stakeholders while ensuring accuracy, flow and service levels are maintained?

Here at GXO, we’re recruiting for a Warehouse Systems Planner to support our La Doria operation in Sproughton, Ipswich. This is a 15‑month fixed‑term role (maternity cover), working on a rotating shift pattern across early and late shifts, where you’ll take ownership of system performance, stock flow and container planning to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re offering a salary of £35,385, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Take ownership of warehouse system performance, proactively monitoring system health, identifying potential disruption risks and resolving or escalating issues to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity
• Coordinate stock flow and outbound planning by scheduling picks in line with load deadlines, managing consolidation and shortfalls, and ensuring all operational activity is aligned to customer service requirements
• Manage container and resource planning, including bay allocation, labour deployment and inbound/outbound balancing, ensuring efficient utilisation of space, equipment and people
• Analyse and resolve stock discrepancies, rework backlogs and process exceptions, ensuring accurate inventory records while maintaining smooth operational flow across all warehouse areas
• Produce detailed operational reports and performance insights, supporting shift handovers, KPI tracking and continuous improvement through data‑driven decision making

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Strong experience working with warehouse management systems, with the ability to understand, troubleshoot and optimise system performance
• Proven experience in a stock, systems or operational support role within a fast‑paced warehouse or logistics environment
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make informed operational decisions
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders, coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities
• Experience of SAP, eWM or similar systems, with a proactive, detail‑focused and solutions‑driven mindset

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.

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.