Resource Planning Manager (42762)

Holland Barrett; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday + holiday purchase

Annual bonus up to 10%

Virtual GP access

Private medical insurance

Health testing kit

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension 5%

Life assurance (2x)

Product allowance £50

Colleague discount 25%

Job summary

Holland & Barrett is seeking a Resource Planning Manager to shape and manage resources across Burton-on-Trent and Beverwijk, Netherlands. You’ll design a planning system, automate processes with Excel macros and partner with leaders to drive efficiency.

You’ll lead forecasting, rotas and skills plans, balancing service, productivity and cost while collaborating with People, Finance and Supply Chain teams across both locations. Flexibility includes occasional home working where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource/workforce planning within Warehouse, Distribution, Transport or Supply Chain environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building complex spreadsheets, formulas, models and macros.
• Practical experience developing Excel macros and automating processes, with the technical capability to build a resource planning system from the ground up.
• Experience creating or improving planning tools, systems and processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex operational data into meaningful business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a resource planning system from scratch, developing practical, scalable tools and processes to support Warehouse and Transport operations.
• Use advanced Excel functionality and develop macros to automate planning activities, improve reporting accuracy and streamline resource management.
• Partner with operational leadership teams across Burton and Beverwijk, providing expert resource planning advice and insight to support business decisions.
• Lead workforce and capacity planning across Warehouse and Transport operations, balancing service, productivity, efficiency and cost.
• Develop accurate resource forecasts, rotas and skills plans to meet changing operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with People, Finance, Supply Chain and agency partners to align workforce strategies with business priorities.
• Plan proactively for seasonal peaks, promotional activity and future business needs across both locations.
• Use operational data and performance insights to identify risks, challenge existing approaches and recommend practical improvements.
• Support skills development and multi-skilling initiatives to build flexible, capable teams across both operations.

Skills

Resource planning

Advanced Excel

Macro development

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Forecasting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Excel macros

Job description

Location & Working Arrangement

Location: Burton-on-Trent, UK | Supporting Burton & Beverwijk, Netherlands Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working arrangement: Monday to Friday, with flexibility Travel: Travel between our UK and Netherlands operations required Flexibility will be important, with occasional adjustments to working hours to connect with colleagues across different shifts, including night shifts. Occasional working from home may also be possible, depending on operational needs.

Intro

Great operations start with great planning. Help us make it happen. At Holland & Barrett, we're on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. Behind that mission is a supply chain that keeps our stores stocked and our customers supported. We're looking for a Resource Planning Manager to help shape how we plan and manage resources across our Warehouse and Transport operations in Burton-on-Trent and Beverwijk, Netherlands. This is an exciting opportunity to build a resource planning system from the ground up, using your advanced Excel and macro development skills to create effective planning tools, improve visibility and support smarter operational decisions. Working closely with operational leaders across both locations, you'll combine technical expertise, data-driven insight and strong business partnering skills to develop resource strategies and drive meaningful improvements.

What you'll be doing

• Design and build a resource planning system from scratch, developing practical, scalable tools and processes to support Warehouse and Transport operations.
• Use advanced Excel functionality and develop macros to automate planning activities, improve reporting accuracy and streamline resource management.
• Partner with operational leadership teams across Burton and Beverwijk, providing expert resource planning advice and insight to support business decisions.
• Lead workforce and capacity planning across Warehouse and Transport operations, balancing service, productivity, efficiency and cost.
• Develop accurate resource forecasts, rotas and skills plans to meet changing operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with People, Finance, Supply Chain and agency partners to align workforce strategies with business priorities.
• Plan proactively for seasonal peaks, promotional activity and future business needs across both locations.
• Use operational data and performance insights to identify risks, challenge existing approaches and recommend practical improvements.
• Support skills development and multi-skilling initiatives to build flexible, capable teams across both operations.

What you'll bring

• Experience in resource or workforce planning within Warehouse, Distribution, Transport or Supply Chain environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building complex spreadsheets, formulas, models and macros.
• Practical experience developing Excel macros and automating processes, with the technical capability to build a resource planning system from the ground up.
• Experience creating or improving planning tools, systems and processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex operational data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and influencing decisions across different teams or locations.
• Knowledge of workforce forecasting, capacity planning and resource optimisation.
• The ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions.
• Experience managing or developing planning teams, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 33 days, including bank holidays, with holiday purchase scheme
• Annual Bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 10%
• 24/7 Virtual GP access
• Private medical insurance – single cover
• Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a network of Mental Health First Aiders whenever you need support
• Workplace pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance (2x salary, after 6 months' service)
• £50 Colleague product allowance on Holland & Barrett products (after 6 months' service)
• 25% colleague discount, available in store and online

About Holland & Barrett

At Holland & Barrett, we believe everyone deserves to feel good in their body. With over 150 years of experience, we're one of Europe's leading health and wellness retailers, combining trusted expertise with a passion for making wellness simple, accessible and achievable. Our purpose is to add quality years to life. From our stores to our distribution centres, every colleague plays a part in making that happen. Back Your Body. Build your future with us.

Inclusion & accessibility statement

At Holland & Barrett, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to thrive. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and encourage applications from people who may not meet every requirement listed. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're here to support you. Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.