Role Overview
Howdens is recruiting for an Inbound Logistics Planner to join our Supply Planning team. This role plays a key part in keeping our inbound supply chain running smoothly across multiple sites.
Location: Howden, East YorkshireContract: Full‑time, permanentReporting to: Inbound Freight Manager
Why Join Howdens as an Inbound Logistics Planner
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, with an extensive network of depots and manufacturing sites supporting over 460,000 trade professionals. You’ll be joining a business that continues to invest in its supply chain and operations, giving you the opportunity to play a meaningful role in how we receive, manage, and move stock across the organisation.
- Part of a team managing a high-volume, global inbound network across multiple countries and transport modes
- Central to maintaining an efficient, resilient supply chain, especially within customs and Ex Works operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders across logistics, manufacturing, and category teams
- Develop skills in SAP, customs processes, and supply chain planning within a busy, supportive team
- Gain exposure to end-to-end inbound logistics operations, working with freight partners, suppliers, and site teams
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate inbound deliveries into multiple PDC locations to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of goods
- Work closely with freight partners and suppliers to schedule and manage inbound bookings
- Manage delivery documentation and customs paperwork, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely system input
- Input and maintain accurate delivery data within SAP
- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, resolving booking slot queries and managing changes
- Liaise with site logistics and receiving teams to align on capacity, scheduling, and operational processes
- Monitor supplier compliance against delivery slots and escalating issues where required
- Support inbound forecasting and help balance capacity, cost, and service levels
- Work cross‑functionally with Supply Planning, Category, Manufacturing, and site teams
- Handle a high-volume workload, including hundreds of weekly deliveries and booking slots across multiple sites and countries
Qualifications
- Natural problem solver with ability to find solutions in a constantly changing supply chain environment
- Experience working within a logistics, supply chain, or planning role
- Working knowledge of SAP and experience managing or inputting logistics data
- Understanding of customs clearance processes and associated documentation
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
- Confident communicator, able to build relationships with suppliers, freight partners, and internal stakeholders
- High attention to detail, particularly when managing documentation and compliance requirements
- Comfortable making decisions that balance service, cost, and operational constraints
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also managing your own workload
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Excellent pension scheme with company contribution up to 12%
- Free daily meal at the on-site canteen
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
- Share save scheme
- Reward and recognition events
About Howdens
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 £2.4 billion sales last year. We offer an entrepreneurial ethos and opportunities to develop in a fast‑paced commercial environment, supported by competitive salary, development opportunities, and rewarding events.
Equal opportunity employer. Howdens is founded on the principle of being worthy for all concerned, ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, contact recruitmentteam@howdens.com.
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