Supply Planner

itsu; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian-inspired grocery brand is looking for a Supply Planner to manage the inbound supply chain of frozen products from suppliers. This role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and FMCG planning experience. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to optimize stock levels and service quality. The position offers competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee benefits, including health insurance and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Free itsu lunch

50% itsu discount

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills necessary for managing suppliers effectively.
• Excellent organization and communication skills to facilitate teamwork.
• Experience in FMCG planning is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inbound supply chain of multiple suppliers.
• Maintain target stock levels while maximizing customer service and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with internal teams for better logistics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

FMCG planning experience

Ability to work under pressure

Pro-active problem solving

Job description

this is itsu

we are the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 beautiful restaurants and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond.

our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu the choice for healthy eating.

in addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets.

we are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

with its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

this is the job

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 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.

this is you

• 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!

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.

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