Business Planning & Projects Lead - SPX Express

About the team We are seeking a highly capable Business Planning & Projects Lead to drive end-to-end strategic planning, procurement, and execution of key logistics initiatives across SPX Express. This role sits at the intersection of network planning, procurement, and operational strategy, responsible for ensuring SPX scales efficiently through robust capacity planning, strong vendor ecosystems, and data-driven decision-making. You will lead strategic initiatives across network expansion, new logistics products, cost optimisation, and operational transformation, working closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Product, and Regional teams. Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Project Leadership Lead end-to-end planning and execution of strategic SPX projects Drive initiatives such as new service rollouts, operational improvements, and strategic growth initiatives Evaluate and execute new business opportunities including service expansion and new logistics solutions Develop project roadmaps, business cases, implementation plans, timelines, and performance tracking frameworks Manage project risks, dependencies, and cross-functional alignment to ensure successful delivery Procurement & Vendor Management Oversee procurement activities for operational and strategic requirements across SPX Express Lead vendor sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and performance management Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, reliability, and service quality Drive procurement governance, compliance, and risk management standards Partner with Business Intelligence & Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning Business Analysis & Problem Solving Analyse large and complex datasets to identify operational gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making Conduct deep-dive analyses across key topics such as: Driver incentive effectiveness Driver performance and productivity Service quality improvement initiatives Cost efficiency and optimisation opportunities Cost Optimisation & Operational Efficiency Drive initiatives to reduce operational cost while maintaining service quality Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and vendor cost structures Support development of savings pipelines in partnership with Finance and Operations stakeholders Continuously improve processes to enhance productivity and execution efficiency Stakeholder Management & Execution Leadership Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Commercial, Product, Finance, Legal, Government Relations, and Regional teams. Lead project working groups and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders Drive structured decision-making in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building within the function Requirements Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in strategy, project management, procurement, operations, consulting, or supply chain-related roles Strong experience in logistics, e-commerce, transportation, or high-growth technology environments Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from ideation to execution Prior experience in procurement, vendor management, or commercial negotiations is highly preferred Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with large datasets Advanced proficiency in Excel; SQL / Tableau / Power BI is a plus Strong project management and execution capabilities Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong business acumen with ability to balance cost, operations, and customer impact Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Excellent communication and structured thinking skills