Hybrid 3PL Supply Planner — Inventory & Logistics Lead

Costa Coffee; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Investment Plan (SIP)

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Costa Financial Support Fund

Staff discount

Job summary

Costa Coffee is recruiting a 3PL Supply Planner to ensure smooth flow of products from suppliers through the 3PL network to stores. You will support day-to-day planning activities, manage purchases, stock, and supplier coordination, while maintaining data integrity to minimise stock risk and support seasonal launches.

The role offers flexible home working blended with in-person collaboration at our Support Centre in St Albans, with ongoing development opportunities and a strong focus on supply

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning or inventory management within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with data interpretation abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders with accurate quantities and lead times.
• Monitor stock levels across 3PL depots and balance inventory to minimise waste.
• Coordinate with suppliers and 3PL partners to track deliveries and resolve delays.
• Maintain master data and support P2P processes and finance reconciliation.
• Support product launches and seasonal changes with routine reporting.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ERP systems

P2P processes

Job description

Costa Coffee is recruiting a 3PL Supply Planner to ensure smooth flow of products from suppliers through the 3PL network to stores. You will support day-to-day planning activities, manage purchases, stock, and supplier coordination, while maintaining data integrity to minimise stock risk and support seasonal launches.

The role offers flexible home working blended with in-person collaboration at our Support Centre in St Albans, with ongoing development opportunities and a strong focus on supply