Senior Supply Planner

itsu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthy eating is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to manage product movement and optimize supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will be analytical and detail-oriented, with strong Excel skills and previous supply planning experience. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health insurance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

50% employee discount in itsu shops

Free lunch at itsu

Training budget for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supply planning.
• Energetic and self-motivated to work in a rapidly evolving business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the movement of products from suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the UK.
• Plan inbound supply chain to maintain stock levels and minimize waste.
• Build relationships with suppliers and collaborate with demand planning.

Skills

Analytical

Organisational Skills

Effective Communication

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Ideal Candidate:

• Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good organisational skills & effective communication with team members and suppliers.
• Previous experience in supply planning.
• Energetic and self-motivated to work in a rapidly evolving business.
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate issues.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet targets and deadlines.
• Open-minded, flexible, friendly attitude; our business is constantly changing!

About Us:

itsu is a healthy eating, Asian-inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and expanding across Europe. Known for fresh, quality food made daily, itsu aims to grow further through new stores and an expanding grocery line, including products like crispy seaweed, frozen gyoza & bao, and more.

D&I Statement:

itsu is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Application Reminder:

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Role Scope:

We seek a senior supply network planner to manage the movement of products from suppliers and manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the UK to our warehouses. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about efficiency.

• Plan inbound supply chain to maintain stock levels, maximize service, and minimize waste.
• Manage a reportee, supporting their growth and development.
• Build relationships with suppliers to mitigate issues and manage product and artwork changeovers.
• Work with co-manufacturers to improve service, ensure manufacturing efficiency, and control costs.
• Collaborate with demand planning, customer service, and the supply planning team.
• Assist with stock reconciliation during month-end processes.
• Analyze supplier performance, manage costs, and negotiate as needed.

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including religious holidays)
• Health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Opportunity to work abroad
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops
• Free lunch at itsu
• Discounts at major retailers
• Training budget for ongoing development

We Want to Hear from You:

• Ideal start date: July 2025

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Supply Chain and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services, Retail, Restaurants