about us

itsu is the Asian-inspired quick service & grocery brand with a compelling vision and global opportunity.

Founded in 1997, itsu is the result of 20 years of innovation across 70+ busy sites.

itsu [grocery] offers exciting and enticing high-quality Asian-inspired foods [online and in supermarkets] and has quickly become one of the leading brands in that specific group. Yet, it is still the beginning and the business has huge global ambitions.

role responsibility

• Plan the inbound supply chain of our chilled category to maximise our service to customers and minimise waste.
• Work alongside a Junior Supply Planner to manage materials stocks to ensure we have stock in line with inventory stock holding targets.
• Manage transport cost base to reduce cost and environmental impact, as well as optimising for efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with our suppliers to mitigate issues and smooth changeover between products and artwork.
• Build strong relationships with our customers to ensure new launches go smoothly.
• Work with co-manufacturers to improve our service while ensuring efficiency of manufacture and controlling costs.
• Assist in the stock reconciliation process at month end to ensure all stock is accounted for.
• Analyse supplier performance – managing costs and negotiating where relevant.
• Work with demand planning to manage and analyse the sales forecast, adapting the supply plan where necessary.
• Work closely with our NPD & Technical teams to help with the development of new & existing products as part of a project team.

scope of the role

itsu [grocery] is looking for a supply network planner to join its supply chain team. They will manage the supply of chilled, short shelf-life products from our suppliers and manufacturers all over the world to our UK based warehouses and packing sites. They should be analytical, detailed and have a passion for efficiency.

the ideal candidate

• Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Great organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and with suppliers.
• Previous supply chain and FMCG planning experience (2+ years in a similar role)
• Experience planning short shelf-life products or chilled products.
• Experience working with 3^rd party manufacturers and/or in a factory planning role.
• The energy and self-motivation to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving with changing priorities
• Pro-active, identifying issues as or before they arise.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets and deadlines
• An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can do, friendly attitude. Our business is constantly changing!
• A passion for food.

perks and benefits

• Join an expanding food business
• The ability to drive change and influence the growth of the business
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Private Health Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free itsu lunch
• 50% itsu discount