Resource Planning Manager

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.

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
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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.

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.

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.

• 33 days, including bank holidays, with holiday purchase scheme
• Annual Bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 10%
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