Planning Team Leader

Requisition Id:

Business Unit: XPOE Transport

Location:

Widnes, GB, WA8 OPE

Logistics done differently.

Are you looking to use your Logistics Planning experience in a new role? Do you like the sound of working on a large, complex operation with one of the biggest names in logistics? Are you ready for a challenge?

Here at XPO, we’re looking for a full-time, Planning Team Leader to join us on 4 on 4 off shift pattern for our Tesco contract based in Widnes. .

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of our transport function.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £32,391 per annum. In addition, we offer 20 days holiday, as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead a team for a defined number of Planners at Tesco Widnes.

• Assign responsibility to Planners at the beginning of the shift

• Run the Delivery Service Operation as part of the Leadership Team

• Ensure fleet is efficiently managed and forward planning availability.

• Manage Driver hours and utilisation

• Work in partnership with the shift managers to protect service levels

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• previous experience within a complex, fast-paced transport / logistics operation in a planning position

• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.

• Ability to take a creative approach to problem solving

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO 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 XPO a great place to work.

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.