Demand Planner Review
at Howdens
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Reviewing Skus, using Excel, looking at history to Forecast for the next couple of years
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it especially with the people i work with
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Range of Excel skus, Communication skills, Forecasting Skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Quite organised but i mainly do it based off how busy i am at work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Quite a bit, we have regular meetings with the uni so it's not too bad
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There's loads of support which really helps
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've learnt so much not just in my role but with other areas of the business as well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes we play football and there are many social events throughout the year
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company looks out for all it's employees and gets the best out of you and colleagues
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
As someone who stared there with 0 experience, just keep learning things every day, don't shy away and always ask questions
