Supply Network Planner
the ideal candidate:
- Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Good organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and
- with suppliers.
- Previous supply planning experience, with chilled experience a bonus!
- 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. Ourbusiness is constantly changing!
- A passion for food.
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.
D&I statement:
itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.
When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.
Scope of the role:
itsu [grocery] is looking for a supply network planner to lead our chilled join its growing supply chain team. They will manage the movement of products from our warehouses to our retailers & wholesalers. They should be analytical and be able to form strong relationships with our customers to maximise our service. They will also be responsible for reporting service levels and investigating order & invoice issues.
- Lead the planning of our chilled category, with both daily planning & longer shelf life products, to maximise our service to customers and minimise waste.
- Build strong relationships with our suppliers to mitigate issues and smooth
- changeover between products and artwork.
- Work with co-manufacturers to improve our service while ensuring efficiency of manufacture and controlling costs.
- Collaborate internally with demand planning & the component/ingredient planner.
- 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.
what we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
- Health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
- Opportunity to work from abroad
- 50% employee discount in itsu shops
- Free itsu lunch
- Discounts at major retailers