Senior Supply Planner

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

Job summary

A leading Asian-inspired grocery brand is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to enhance their supply chain team. The role involves managing product movement from suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the UK, ensuring efficiency and strong supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will be analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about optimizing supply chain operations. Join a dynamic team committed to healthy eating and innovative growth in the grocery sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health insurance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Opportunity to work abroad

50% employee discount in itsu shops

Free itsu lunch

Training budget for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Previous supply planning experience required.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound supply chain for product categories.
• Build relationships with suppliers and co-manufacturers.
• Analyze supplier performance and manage costs.

Skills

Analytical

Organisational Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Proactive

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

itsu [grocery] are hiring: Senior Supply Planner

The Ideal Candidate

• Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good organisational skills and effective communication abilities, both within a team and with suppliers.
• Previous experience in supply planning.
• Energy and self-motivation to thrive in a rapidly evolving, growing business.
• Pro-active approach with the ability to identify issues early.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets, and deadlines.
• Open-minded, flexible, and friendly attitude, adaptable to change.

About Us

itsu is a healthy eating, Asian-inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a significant presence across Europe. Known for its fresh, best-in-class food, itsu aims to expand further, with a focus on innovation and technology. Its grocery arm offers products like crispy seaweed, frozen gyoza & bao, and rice & noodles, expanding the brand's reach into supermarkets, health food stores, and online platforms.

D&I Statement

itsu [grocery] is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please ensure your CV is anonymised by removing personal details such as your full name, university, address, email, and photos, as non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.

Scope Of The Role

We are seeking 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 role involves:

1. Planning inbound supply chains to maintain stock levels, maximize service, and minimize waste.
2. Managing and supporting reportees' growth and development.
3. Building strong supplier relationships to mitigate issues and facilitate product and artwork changeovers.
4. Working with co-manufacturers to improve service, efficiency, and cost control.
5. Collaborating internally with demand planning, customer service, and the supply planning team.
6. Assisting in stock reconciliation at month-end.
7. Analyzing supplier performance, managing costs, and negotiating as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options for 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

Application Details

Ideal start date: July 2025