The Ideal Candidate
- Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Good organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and with suppliers.
- Previous supply planning experience, with chilled experience a bonus!
- 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 and 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-is-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
- Ensure you supply plan to maintain supply of all finished goods & raw materials in your area, to hit target Service Level, whilst ensuring waste is minimised, accurately reported & under agreed annual target.
- Maintain inventory levels for your product areas, in all relevant warehouses considering Opportunities & Risks. Support with Traces.
- Conduct & support with service/KPI reviews with suppliers at agreed frequencies & ensure accurate forecasts are provided regularly where appropriate.
- Coordinate with the Demand team to plan for & challenge the live demand signal. Ensure service level and waste risks are communicated clearly through the Stock at Risk & Waste Forecasting processes.
- Assist in the stock reconciliation process at month-end to ensure all stock is accounted for and that variances are analysed & understood.
- Work closely with our NPD & Technical teams to help with the development of new & existing products as part of a project team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Competitive bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
- Health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
- Opportunity to work from home abroad
- 50% employee discount in itsu shops
- Free itsu lunch
- Discounts at major retailers
- A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development
