Supply Planner

Howdens; Howden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 12%

25 days holiday

Staff discount

Lunch on site

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Howdens is seeking a Supply Planner for a 12-month fixed-term contract to keep our finished goods stocked across a nationwide depot network. The role collaborates with Planning Managers and cross-functional teams to balance inventory, service levels and costs.

You will join a 35-strong Supply Chain and Logistics team, with opportunities to work across a diverse supplier base and occasional travel as required. A proactive, analytical mindset and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with data and IT systems, ideally including SAP/APO or similar planning tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
• Proactive approach and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn, develop and grow your career within Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory and supply plans for finished goods across a large product portfolio.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable product availability.
• Monitoring sales demand and responding to changing business requirements.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to balance service, stock and cost objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve supply chain performance and supplier flexibility.
• Supporting business growth by maintaining inventory levels across a complex and fast-moving supply network.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT systems literacy

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Proactive mindset

Growth mindset

Tools

SAP/APO

Job description

Howdens is looking for a Supply Planner on a 12-month fixed-term contract to help ensure the right products are available at the right time, supporting demand across our nationwide depot network while balancing inventory, availability and service performance. This role focuses on our finished goods portfolio, with opportunities to work across a diverse supplier base and occasional travel as part of the role.

Whether you're an experienced planner ready to make an immediate impact, or someone with supply chain experience looking to develop your career in planning, we'd love to hear from you.

Location | Howden, Goole

Contract | 12-month fixed-term contract

Hiring Manager | Supply Planning Manager

What You'll Be Doing

As a Supply Planner, you'll play a key role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly. Working closely with Planning Managers and colleagues across Commercial, Quality and Logistics, you'll help ensure products are available when and where they're needed.

• Managing inventory and supply plans for finished goods across a large product portfolio.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable product availability.
• Monitoring sales demand and responding to changing business requirements.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to balance service, stock and cost objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve supply chain performance and supplier flexibility.
• Supporting business growth by maintaining inventory levels across a complex and fast-moving supply network.

You'll join a supportive team of 35 Supply Chain and Logistics professionals, where knowledge sharing, development and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

What We're Looking For

We're open to candidates at different stages of their career. You may already be working in supply planning, inventory management or a similar role and be ready to hit the ground running. Alternatively, you may have broader supply chain experience and be looking for an opportunity to develop within a planning environment.

• Experience within a supply chain, planning, logistics, purchasing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with data and IT systems, ideally including SAP/APO or similar planning tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire to learn, develop and grow your career within Supply Chain.

Why join Howdens?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business with a track record of investing in its people. You'll be supported from day one with ongoing training, development and opportunities to progress your career.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Staff discount
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Free lunch in our onsite canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Recognition and reward for your contribution

Please note

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and 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 one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

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. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.