Company description: GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. Job description: Are you ready to take ownership of transport delivery planoptimising loads, reducing costs, and driving KPI success while acting as the key link between Sales, Operations, Logistics, and hauliers? If so, we want to hear from you! Join us as our Transport Planner (8 Month FTC) in our Elland (HX5 9HT) depot, supporting our Marshalls customer. Youll be allocating specific vehicles and drivers to each job, arranging delivery of our product efficiently and ensure processes are being adhered to, whilst always providing the most cost-effective solution! This is a full time, 8 month fixed term contract. 40 hours per week contracted ( Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30). Pay, benefits and more: Were looking to offer a salary of up to £31,366.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts What youll do on a typical day: Optimise daily delivery plans to maximise load, improve KPI efficiency, manage customer lead times, and select the most cost-effective solution without compromising service Act as the central communication link between Logistics, Sales, Operations, Driver Support, sites, and external/3rd-party hauliers, ensuring smooth coordination and timely order fulfilment Maintain accurate and up-to-date planning systems, reflecting real-time conditions such as road closures, speeds, loading/unloading times, and resource availability Drive continuous improvement and strategic planning by identifying pinch points, reviewing performance, supporting budget processes, and developing cost and service enhancements Produce KPI reporting and support team capability, including training colleagues, highlighting performance gaps, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented What you need to succeed at GXO: Proven experience in transport planning, with the ability to work independently, organise workload, and adapt to changing business demands Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, able to consult with senior management and act as a link between Logistics, Planning, Sales, and Operations Calm and effective under pressure, demonstrating logical thinking, attention to detail, and a high level of commitment Excellent problem-solving abilities, using analytical thinking to address issues and contribute to continuous improvement We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. LI-AG1