Inventory Planning Manager - Basildon

Inventory Planning Manager – Basildon – Permanent

Opportunity to be part of a management team that is accountable for running one of the largest and state of art roasteries in UK/Europe. This is the opportunity to be part of a newly configured planning team at the Roastery, created to support the growth of Costa globally. The work is exciting, fast paced and requires good level of planning expertise in S&OP, overall service improvement and inventory management.

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 EMENA, APAC and 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...

Day to day, you’ll be playing a pivotal role, working with our suppliers to ensure the efficient procurement and management of materials inbound to manufacturing location to support our production and distribution requirements.

You will be responsible to identify improvements to the supply chain for materials to meet both operational needs and company goals focusing on implementing short and long-term inventory strategies.
Here’s a few more points about the role:

• Implementing inventory control measures to minimise excess or obsolete inventory and prevent stockouts.
• Scheduling and controlling flow of materials from the point of order to the point of use within agreed production, transport and inventory plans/targets
• Planning the goods traffic flow so as to maximising storage, reducing stock movement and reducing waste.
• Implementing best practices in MRP planning and contribute to cost-saving initiatives
• Analysing data related to production, inventory and supplier performance to make informed decisions and develop reports for management review.
• Assisting compliance by coordinating traceability procedure during relevant audits on behalf of operations team.

A bit about you…

A passion for working with diverse and committed colleagues is just the start of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great Inventory Planning Manager at Costa? 

• A natural planner, able to set out clear plans, prioritise and adapt plans as necessary
• Previous experience in stock management
• Good knowledge of end to end supply chain, ideally in manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management (comfortable to challenge and question where needed)
• Advanced level of Excel
• Commercial understanding around key business metrics including sales, market share, profit, cash flow, cost.

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
• Bonus Scheme
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• 50% staff discount in our equity stores, 25% staff discount in franchise stores
• Access to The Coca-Cola Company Share Incentive Plan
• 25 days Holidays

Location: Basildon, The Roastery

Costa Coffee is made up of true experts and masters of their craft who stretch 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 culture.

DE&I Statement :

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values. We believe in Passion, Warmth, Courage and Trust. You will be part of a genuine and committed team that shares the love for coffee and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, committed and people. We celebrate inclusion and equality and believe everyone should bring their true self to work. We advocate collaboration and transparency and embraces differences in all that we do.

For any reasonable adjustments and general queries please contact costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com