Supply Planner

itsu; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery business in the UK seeks a Supply Planner to manage the supply chain for frozen products, maintain stock levels, and foster supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, previous FMCG planning experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Competitive salary and benefits await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Free itsu lunch

50% itsu discount

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and Microsoft Excel expertise required.
• Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) planning preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inbound supply chain of frozen food products from suppliers.
• Maintain target stock levels in UK and European warehouses.
• Collaborate with demand planning, procurement, logistics, and customer service.
• Drive supplier performance and negotiate costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Good organisation skills

Effective communication

FMCG planning experience

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Ideal Candidate

• Analytical, with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Good organisation skills & ability to communicate effectively as part of a team & with suppliers.
• FMCG planning experience.
• 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 & deadlines
• An open‑minded approach to the role and a flexible, can do, friendly attitude. Our business is constantly changing!

About Us

itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading grocery business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its best‑in‑class food made fresh in every shop every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best‑in‑class healthy food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

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 planner to join its supply chain team. They will manage the movement of frozen products from suppliers across Asia and Europe; and be the key liaison with our growing international business. They will work closely with the senior supply planner for frozen to maximise service levels while controlling inventory levels and waste. They should be analytical, detailed and have a passion for efficiency.

• Manage the inbound supply chain of 4 suppliers in our biggest temperature category.
• Maintain target stock levels at our UK & European warehouses; working within capacity constraints, to maximise our service to customers & minimise waste.
• Key liaison with our international business, driving risks & ops scenario planning and assisting on international projects.
• Collaborate internally with demand planning, procurement, logistics & customer service.
• Build strong relationships with our suppliers to mitigate issues and smooth changeover between products & artwork.
• Lead in the stock reconciliation of our international business, as well as their products within the UK, to ensure all stock is accounted for.
• Drive supplier performance – managing costs & negotiating where relevant.

What We Offer

• 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