Company description:
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.
Job description:
Are you a strategic supply chain leader with a passion for optimising network flow and future-proofing complex operations? Do you thrive on turning data into insight, driving continuous improvement and influencing at senior stakeholder level? Are you ready to shape the future of a large-scale ambient food network?
If so, GXO would love you to join our M&S Food operation as Head of Network Planning & Flow. This is a pivotal leadership role, working closely with Site General Managers, GXO and M&S supply chain teams to optimise stock flow, labour strategy and network performance.
This is a full-time, permanent position, with flexibility to travel across the network as required. The hours of work will be 37.5 per week, working on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern. Typically, this will be Monday to Friday, however we do require a level of flexibility as you will need to engage with various teams within this 24/7 operation this is logistics after all!
Pay, benefits and more:
Youll be paid a competitive salary, youll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll 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. Youll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that youre comfortable with. Theres also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year! xsngvjr
What youll do on a typical day:
* Lead the strategic planning and flow of stock across the ambient network, ensuring alignment with customer supply chain strategy and future activity
* Own network labour strategy, working closely with HR and site leadership to ensure peak readiness, cost control and service excellence
* Champion continuous improvement, working with GXO and customer tech teams to implement technology, process improvements and network-wide initiatives
* Act as the single point of contact for supply chain on future activity, growth, scoping and high-profile projects, clearly communicating benefit and risk
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with GXO and M&S stakeholders, delivering clear network briefings and driving a one-team, cross-functional culture
What you need to succeed at GXO:
* Proven experience leading network planning, flow or supply chain strategy within a complex logistics or retail environment
* Strong knowledge of planning principles, stock positioning and labour strategy, with the commercial acumen to deliver CI and gainshare benefits
* Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale projects from concept through to delivery, on time and with measurable outcomes
* Highly analytical, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight and compelling executive-level communication
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to influence senior customers and internal leaders
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
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