Senior Resource Planning Manager

Do you have experience using forecasting, planning and analytical skills to support operational performance? Can you balance labour requirements, customer demand and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about using data and insight to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time?

Exciting things are happening at GXO! We're delighted to announce the expansion of our Fashion & Apparel operations with the launch of our newest distribution site in Burnley (BB10) supporting our Debenhams contract. Following significant investment, this site is being brought back to life and will become a key part of our growing UK network.

As a Senior Resource Planning Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the operation is effectively resourced to meet customer demand. Working closely with Operations, HR, Finance and agency partners, you'll support labour forecasting, scheduling and workforce planning activities that drive service, productivity and cost efficiency.

This is a full time, permanent position) working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £61,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, 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:

• Produce short and medium-term labour forecasts based on operational volumes and customer demand
• Create and maintain resource plans that support operational requirements across inbound, outbound and inventory functions
• Analyse labour utilisation, productivity and attendance data, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Liaise with operational leaders and partners to ensure resource plans are delivered effectively
• Generate reports and planning insights that support workforce and operational decision-making

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in workforce planning, resource planning, scheduling or a similar analytical role within a similar environment
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports
• Experience working with labour forecasting, productivity measures and performance metrics
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing demands
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach

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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