Inbound Logistics Planner

Reporting to | Inbound Freight Manager (Simon Roberts) 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 is continuing 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.

• Be part of a team managing a high-volume, global inbound network across multiple countries and transport modes
• Work in a role that's central to maintaining an efficient, resilient supply chain, especially within customs and Ex Works operations
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across logistics, manufacturing, and category teams
• Develop your 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
What will you be doing as an Inbound Logistics Planner:
• Planning and coordinating inbound deliveries into multiple PDC locations to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of goods
• Working closely with freight partners and suppliers to schedule and manage inbound bookings
• Managing delivery documentation and customs paperwork, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely system input
• Inputting and maintaining accurate delivery data within SAP
• Acting as a key point of contact for suppliers, resolving booking slot queries and managing changes
• Liaising with site logistics and receiving teams to align on capacity, scheduling, and operational processes
• Monitoring supplier compliance against delivery slots and escalating issues where required
• Supporting inbound forecasting and helping to balance capacity, cost, and service levels
• Working cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Category, Manufacturing, and site teams
• Handling a high-volume workload, including hundreds of weekly deliveries and booking slots across multiple sites and countries
  
  We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.
• A natural problem solver, with the 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 the 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
  
  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