Product Lifecycle Planner in Howden, East Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Howden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in England is seeking a Product Lifecycle Planner to enhance demand planning operations. This role involves managing stock forecasts, improving processes, and supporting the planning team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in supply planning and strong skills in SAP and Excel. This is a full-time position on a 9-month fixed-term contract, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + company bonus

Pension plan with company contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free lunch at on-site canteen

Free on-site car parking

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Demand or Supply Planning.
• Experience in Blue Chip, Manufacturing, or Retail environment is ideal.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update depot stock forecasts.
• Collaborate with planning teams to address stock requirements.
• Lead improvements to enhance forecast accuracy.

Skills

Demand or Supply Planning experience

SAP data management / MRP systems knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

SAP APO/IBP

Job description

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Howdens is looking for a Product Lifecycle Planner to join our Demand Planning team on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support the planning and management of our product portfolio, including New Product Introductions (NPI), product cutovers, and depot stock allocations. You will play a key role in ensuring forecast accuracy, improving processes, and supporting the business in delivering operational and commercial objectives.

Location: Howden, East Yorkshire

Contract: 9 Month FTC/Full Time

Reporting to: Demand Planning Manager

What will you be doing as a Product Lifecycle Planner

• Maintain and update depot stock forecasts for NPI, Cutover, OPO, daily traders, and post‑launch activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Collaborate with Category, Commercial, and Supply Planning teams to factor in depot stock requirements and provide context on major forecast changes.
• Lead or support systems and process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce non‑value‑added tasks, and streamline reporting.
• Manage forecast adjustments for product discontinuations, depot stock depletion, and new depot openings.
• Produce and analyse key management reports to identify trends, improve allocation performance, and support operational and strategic planning.
• Facilitate product cutovers and discontinuations, ensuring service levels are maintained and residual stock is minimised.
• Continuously analyse gaps between sales and allocations, tailoring SKU mix forecasts and addressing forecast deviations to improve accuracy year‑on‑year.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to respond to new initiatives and changing demand patterns effectively.

What do you need to qualify for the Product Lifecycle Planner

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Demand or Supply Planning, ideally in a Blue Chip, Manufacturing, or Retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP data management / MRP systems; experience with SAP APO/IBP is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond to changing business demands.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary + company bonus
• Pension plan with maximum company contribution of 12 %
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 5 more days
• Free lunch at the on‑site canteen
• Free on‑site car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

About us

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast‑paced, commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We are building a future where world‑class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Product Lifecycle Planner, then we are keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being worthwhile for all concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Please reach out if you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process – email (contact removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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