Transport Planner - GXO Logistics : Job Details

Do you understand a logistics operation and looking to develop and utilise your administration skills? Do you enjoy problem solving and working within a fast-paced environment? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, we may have the role for you!

Here at GXO Northampton, we are looking for a Transport Network Planner to come and join us at our site. You will be working Monday – Friday, 09:30-18:00, however flexibility will be required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000.00 per annum. 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!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Planning peak schedules to ensure the network is correctly resourced and additional costs are aligned with the budget
• Ensure vehicles across the network are planned to be fully utilised and reduce vehicles scheduled per day per site
• Complete analysis of the planned KPI’s vs actual vs budget. Any variations to plan need to be challenged/understood
• Control costs in line with budgets and propose initiatives that will support cost reductions
• Communicate with colleagues, managers, internal and external contacts as required to ensure effective two-way communication exists to support achievement of agreed customer service levels

What skills you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience within a planning or operations environment that demonstrates the capability to schedule and implement a paragon schedule
• Results orientated, willing to take ownership for achieving targets
• Financially and commercially aware
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement

 “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.