Are you an experienced inventory and planning professional looking to step into a high-impact leadership role? Do you enjoy optimising stock performance, leading teams and driving operational efficiency? Are you confident using data, systems and insight to influence decision-making in a fast-paced environment? Here at GXO, we’re recruiting for a Stock & Resource Planning Manager to join our shared user operation in Harlow, supporting a key customer contract. This is a full-time, permanent role, 08:00 to 16:30, where you’ll take ownership of inventory strategy, resource planning and stock performance, playing a pivotal role in supporting business growth and operational excellence. Pay, benefits and more: We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension, 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 perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year! What you’ll do on a typical day: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Take full ownership of inventory and resource planning across the operation, ensuring stock availability, accuracy and distribution are optimised to meet customer demand and service levels</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop, implement and continuously improve stock control processes and planning frameworks, ensuring compliance, efficiency and consistency across all operational activities</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Analyse stock performance, demand patterns and operational trends, using data to identify risks, drive improvements and support strategic decision‑making</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead and develop the stock and planning team, fostering a high‑performance culture while driving accountability, engagement and continuous development</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Manage labour planning and forecasting, aligning resource to volume requirements and budgets while ensuring optimal productivity and operational performance</li> </ul> What you need to succeed at GXO: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proven experience in inventory management, stock control or workforce planning within a fast‑paced logistics or supply chain environment</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong leadership capability, with experience managing, coaching and developing teams to deliver high performance</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong systems knowledge, including Warehouse Management Systems and advanced Excel capability</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions and collaborate across operational and customer teams</li> </ul> We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO 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 GXO 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.

Stock & Planning Manager (Essex, ENG, GB, CM19 5DT) @ GXO Logistics

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