Resource Planning Manager
8 days ago
Stafford
Company description:GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.Job description:Are you ready to take the lead in keeping retail running smoothly?As our Resource Planning Manager, you'll be at the heart of the Retail network – turning forecasts into action and making sure the right people are in the right place at the right time. You'll drive mid- and short-term labour planning, keeping daily operations aligned, agile and on track. This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with Retail teams and agency partners, solve real-time challenges, and help shape smarter planning through insight, reporting and continuous improvement.Perfect for someone who enjoys being close to the operation and is ready to step up their leadership capability while making a visible impact. You will be joining our team in Stafford and working for our customer Screwfix.This is a full time, permanent position, where you'll be working Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 , 37.5 hours per week. Some flexibility is required; this is logistics after all! Please note there will be a requirement at times to travel between our Retail sites across the network.Pay, benefits and more:You'll be paid a competitive salary and receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). You'll have access to a company pension scheme, extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives, and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you're comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!What you'll do on a typical day:Lead and support the on-site resource planning team, providing management, guidance, prioritisation, and clear directionParticipate in daily ASH (Availability, Skills, Hours) reviews to ensure labour is deployed effectively across departmentsRespond to real-time operational changes by reallocating labour to meet fluctuating pick-out and workload demandsLiaise with agency partners to secure shift coverage, manage headcount, and support recruitment alignmentMaintain accurate workforce data, including agency headcount, Kronos inputs, temp-to-perm tracking, and shift splitsLead and facilitate weekly mid-term and short-term planning discussions to align forecasted pick-out volumes with available labour resourcesWhat you need to succeed at GXO:Proven experience leading and coordinating a team within a fast-paced operational environmentStrong background in workforce planning, labour coordination, or resource management within logistics, distribution, or manufacturingHigh attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skillsConfidence working with workforce management systems such as Kronos and Excel to maintain data accuracy and produce reportsExperience working with agency labour models, including scheduling, headcount control, and recruitment alignmentWe engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.TPBN1_UKTJ