Junior Demand Planner

We are looking for a Junior Demand Planner to join our dynamic commercial business planning team based in Howden, East Yorkshire. As a FTSE 100 company undergoing an exciting phase of transformation and growth, this role presents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, data-driven individual to make a direct impact on capacity and resource planning across manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers.

In this role, you will be responsible for accurately forecasting stock demand across all primary distribution centers for a specific group of products. This involves analysing sales, allocations, and dispatch history, refining forecasts as needed, and developing the most suitable statistical models. You will also leverage relevant management information (MI) and select the best forecasting approach based on accuracy metrics and sales trends.

What will you be doing as a Junior Demand Planner:

This Junior Demand Planner role offers an excellent opportunity to establish a rewarding career, with planned training and development to reach role objectives and opportunities for promotion. 

As a Junior Demand Planner, you will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships across multiple departments, including Marketing, RTM Support (Route to Market), and Supply Planning. With a naturally inquisitive mindset, you will gather and analyse key management information to ensure alignment with the business demand plan.

A crucial aspect of this role is the ability to confidently communicate the Demand Plan, providing relevant context to the supply planning and purchasing teams while demonstrating its accuracy. You will be expected to proactively identify and resolve forecast accuracy issues and respond to business queries promptly and professionally.

What do you need to qualify for the Junior Demand Planner:

• Minimum “GCSE” Level qualified with passes at Grade C or above in both Mathematics and English.
• Strong ability of IT Systems including Microsoft Packages 
• Clear written & verbal communication  
• Proactive, with an ability to make decisions, combining data, MI, and intuition 
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships 
• The role will suit a graduate, or someone who has experience of working in an office environment.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary plus generous company bonus
• Development plan and training as a Demand Planner
• Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking 
• Free daily lunch at our onsite canteen
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

How to Apply:

Grade 7 |  Moving to a grade 6 after the completion of training.

Hiring Manager | Rob Trivett

Good luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

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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 recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.