Transport Planning Analyst

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Transport Planning Analyst in Branston, UK. The role involves data analysis, resource planning, and collaboration with teams to optimize home delivery services. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and logistics background. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £36,067.20 per annum, along with benefits including flexible dental plans and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Fully comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Self-starter with commercial awareness and data-driven insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in logistics, experience with home delivery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Combine data analysis with client and internal team engagement.
• Forecast delivery volumes and optimize home delivery routing.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Customer Service, and Operations teams.
• Track and report KPIs, proposing improvements for efficiency.
• Maintain data integrity and adapt to changing requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Client engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Transportation Management System

Job 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 £36,067.20 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 management
• Resource & Delivery Planning: Forecast delivery volumes, calculate vehicle requirements, and optimize home delivery routing and scheduling while managing seasonal changes
• Operational Collaboration: Work closely with Warehouse, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure smooth processes and early identification of resource shortfalls
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track and report KPIs, compare planned vs. actual performance, and propose process/system improvements for accuracy and efficiency
• Solution-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 change
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of presenting complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI), SQL or similar query languages; TMS experience strongly preferred
• Background in logistics, with home delivery experience considered advantageous

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 here.