Senior Transport Planning Analyst

Description

Are you a data-driven analyst who thrives on turning insight into action? Do you enjoy shaping planning and operational performance in a fast-paced logistics environment? Ready to drive smarter decisions and deliver real impact? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently.

Here at GXO Logistics, we're recruiting a Senior Transport Planning Analyst to join our B&Q central planning team in Branston. This is a key role, helping to enhance and continually improve planning performance across multiple home delivery networks through robust data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, working on an 'any 5 from 7' shift pattern (typically Monday to Friday) between 08:00 and 18:00. Flexibility will be required in peak times; this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You'll be paid a salary of up to GBP37,281 per annum. You'll also receive 33 days annual leave (including 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 plan, death in service benefit, personal accident insurance and access to our voluntary benefits platform, offering retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

Analyse volume forecasts and calculate resource requirements to support operational deliveryOversee data capture, reporting accuracy and order lead times within agreed limitsProduce and enhance KPI reporting for senior management and the customerIdentify performance trends, risks and improvement opportunities, presenting clear recommendationsSupport the development of planning processes, systems and reporting suitesPresent complex data to non-technical stakeholders with confidenceTake a proactive, solution-driven approach to seasonal change and continuous improvement initiativesSupport projects and deputise for functional leads where required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Strong analytical experience within a planning, logistics or operational environmentAdvanced skills in Power BI, Power Platform, Python and Microsoft ExcelExperience with routing, scheduling, transport management or telematics systemsProven ability to turn insight into meaningful strategic and operational changeExcellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to a wide range of audiencesA detail-focused, proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge data and processes

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

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