Planning and Resource Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for optimising warehouse planning and resources? Do you thrive on balancing workflows, managing resources efficiently, and leading a team to success in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a role where you can shape the future of warehouse operations? Then look no further!  

Here at GXO we’re currently looking for a Planning & ResourceManager to join us at our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. You will work alongside the Operations Manager to take ownership of workflow requirements across the site, ensuring that all areas of the operation are suitably resourced and contingencies are in place to manage any spikes in volume.

This is a full time, permanent position. You’ll be working on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern and your hours of work will need to be flexible over both the days and afternoon shifts – this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of £42,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending upon experience. 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 a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll 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. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Create a planning model which enables the site to deliver to forecasted demands and exceed current service level agreements, building in the appropriate KPI methodology to suggest future headcount requirements and recruitment and resource planning
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders on site and across the B&Q contract, ensure good quality communication with the customer directly and deliver any agreed actions to keep the operation efficient
• Analyse and investigate any potential issues throughout the end-to-end customer journey and identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining processes
• Complete data analysis and generate management reports, identifying opportunities to make operational efficiencies - assist with subsequent project launch activities and plans, ensuring that business teams are aligned and communication is clear and effective

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience creating planning models and delivering to forecasted demands within a large logistics & warehouse environment
• Highly analytical with an action orientated approach, strong levels of ownership
• Can thrive under time constraints and works well under tight deadlines
• Clear and concise communicator with strong presentation skills at all levels

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.

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