Resource Planning Analyst

Are you ready to take ownership of planning in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Can you turn data into decisions that drive operational success? Do you thrive on solving problems and making things run smoother?

If you answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a Resource Planning Analyst to join our Sainsbury’s contract in Northampton. You’ll be at the heart of our tri-temperature warehouse operations, helping to optimise efficiency through smart planning and data-driven decisions. You’ll support the Planning Manager and work closely with team managers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working ‘any 5 from 7’, on rotating shift patterns 06:00 till 14:00 and 10:00 till 18:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £29,000 per annum and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 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:

• Managing daily planning tasks including shift patterns, holidays, and absences
• Producing and distributing essential paperwork to support operational accuracy
• Acting as a key liaison between managers and the Planning Manager
• Identifying risks in site plans and resolving them proactively
• Handling agency bookings and resource allocations
• Presenting data and insights to support planning decisions

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience in logistics or warehouse operations (tri-temp experience in a plus!)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Confidence using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools (Power BI is a bonus)
• Great communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a desire to grow and develop

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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