Supply Planner

Supply Planner (PTS)

Are you an experienced professional, well-versed in Supply planning, and ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team? We are currently seeking a skilled Supply Planner who will take on the responsibility of managing the end-to-end supply planning for a range of categories across all Costa platforms. In this role, you will be honing your skills in collaboration with our operations, procurement and category functions to create a stock and order plan based on the demand forecast for all products in the range, allowing you to make your mark and further your career within the fast-paced coffee industry. Now is your chance to join our bright and creative team - we’d love to hear from you

A bit about us...

We’re Costa Coffee, masters of our craft since 1971 when the Costa brothers opened their first Roastery in London. A lot has changed since then. You may know us as the UK’s leading coffee Brand, but we can now be found in over 40 countries across EMEA, APAC and the Americas. We’re on a mission like no other as we inspire the world to love great coffee. This is all supported by being part of The Coca-Cola Company.

Along with our leading Retail formats, it’s our ground-breaking FMCG offering and Costa X on-the-go propositions that help us serve our B2B partners across the globe. And as for coffee technology, we’re quite simply trailblazing the industry. Here at Costa, it’s about doing a great job alongside brilliant people who share a passion for growth. And we promise, we’ll always make sure you’re loving your craft.

A bit about the role...
- Your role will deliver the agreed availability of skus whilst ensuring stock levels are kept to a minimum and mínimal product is written off or becomes a financial risk
- You will be working in collaboration with operations, procurement and category functions to create a stock and order plan based on the demand forecast for all products in the range
- Expected to work with 3rd parties and suppliers to agree on a supply plan and monitor the product flow from suppliers delivering into our distribution network
- Work with operational teams to understand how new openings, site refreshes and new campaigns impact supply and adjust plans
- Develop and maintain reporting that supports day-to-day decision-making.
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure sales and order plans are executed as planned and with the right levels of availability.
- Analyse supplier performance monitor KPIs and provide a narrative for review.
- Ranging controls to ensure mínimal write-off and exit management
- Manage the supply planning part of the new menu change for your range, ensure all upstream tasks are completed on time, allocations are agreed, PO’s placed and communications are in place to ensure no stock write-off.

A bit about you
A passion for Supply Planning is just the start of what for. So, what else makes a great Supply Planner at Costa?
- Supply Chain planning & forecasting ability
- Retail/Food service experience
- Strong decision-making, judgement, planning and organising.
- Analytical skills
- Stakeholder management (comfortable to challenge and question where needed)
- Customer service - how to ensure stores receive high-quality service and how to problem-solve when they don’t.

What we can offer...
We’re on a growth journey like no other; more countries, more propositions, and opportunities to stretch your skills alongside our warm people, so we want you to feel valued and rewarded with, great perks and benefits:

- BUPA Healthcare and Babylon GP
- Costa Pension Scheme
- 50% staff discount in our equity stores, 25% staff discount in franchise stores
- 25 days Holidays
- Share Incentive Plan (following six months’ service)

**Location**: Remote UK - with ability to travel. London Wimpole Street & other locations
Costa is made up of true experts, masters of their craft stretching their limits to what’s possible. It’s why we work so well remotely. We trust our teams and embrace technology to help us collaborate. And if needed, we have offices all over the world for those important connection points. Our remote working allows you to balance your work and personal life while retaining Costa’s much-loved warmth and passion.

**DE&I Statement**:
Here at Costa, we encourage the sharing of diverse thoughts and ideas. We approach our work fearlessly and support one another to take a few risks. We learn and we grow constantly. Individuality is championed and we provide a culture where everyone feels included. You can be you at Costa.