Transport Planning Analyst

Description

Are you ready to utilise your savvy transport planning experience? Ready to steer and positively impact our B&Q customer network? Passionate for optimisation and best in class service? GXO have just the role for you! We are currently seeking a strategy focused Transport Planning Analyst, based in our Branston depot - Burton on Trent. In this role you will support shape our business and deliver our goal for transport optimisation. Joining our team to enhance the output of multiple KPIs collated via our 3 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.

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).

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to GBP36,067.20 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!

What you'll do on a typical day:

Analytical & Client-Facing Role: Combine data analysis with client and internal team engagement, including reporting structures, KPI development, and presenting insights to senior managementResource & Delivery Planning: Forecast delivery volumes, calculate vehicle requirements, and optimize home delivery routing and scheduling while managing seasonal changesOperational Collaboration: Work closely with Warehouse, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure smooth processes and early identification of resource shortfallsPerformance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track and report KPIs, compare planned vs. actual performance, and propose process/system improvements for accuracy and efficiencySolution-Oriented & Flexible Approach: Maintain data integrity, adapt to changing requirements, and drive improvements through proactive problem-solving and innovation

What you need to succeed at GXO:

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

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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