Planning Assistant

Are you highly organised, analytical and comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment? Do you enjoy being the person who turns data into action, keeping plans accurate, and helping a busy site run smoothly? If you’re proactive, detail‑focused and ready to support both planning and operational teams, this could be the role for you.

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for a Planning Assistant to join our retail distribution operation in Wellingborough. This is a high‑volume site, where planning is critical to delivering service, managing resources and keeping productivity on track across a complex, fast‑moving environment. Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider site teams, you’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day planning activity, supporting headcount, forecasting and reporting to ensure the operation is always one step ahead.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working on any ‘5 out of 7’ days, predominantly Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00.

We’re looking to offer a salary of £26,436
, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our My Benefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme and more. Additionally, you’ll have access to GXO University for learning new skills and gaining qualifications.

• Support the planning function by managing daily, weekly and longer‑term resource requirements
• Produce and share accurate reports on productivity, headcount and performance with senior stakeholders
• Monitor and forecast labour requirements, supporting shift managers to align resource with demand
• Analyse data and trends to identify risks, opportunities and improvements across the operation
• Attend planning and operational meetings, providing insight and helping drive correct decision‑making

• Experience in a planning, admin or analytical role within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong Excel and reporting skills, with confidence working with data and systems
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator who can work with operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting
• Comfortable working independently but also as part of a wider team

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 a Disability‑Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.