The Ideal CandidateInterest in a career in supply chainNo previous experience in supply chain required, although any exposure to logistics, freight or customs would be a bonus!Ability to work on own initiative to prioritise own workloadA high level of accuracyComfortable working without supervisionExcellent organisational & problem-solving skillsComputer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft, especially Excel 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 Usitsu 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.
itsu [grocery], which this role falls under, takes the itsu brand into supermarkets, health food stores, online, wholesale and internationally with products such as crispy seaweed thins, frozen gyoza & bao, brilliant’broth, rice’noodles & miso’easy to name a few…D&I Statementitsu [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 Roleitsu [grocery] is looking for a Logistics Assistant to join its supply chain team. They will assist the supply planning team with inbound stock movements: discussing physical movements with freight forwarders & warehouses, while ensuring stock received matches purchase orders and invoices. They will also support the processing of logistics invoices: distribution, freight & customs invoices.
This is a great entry level Supply Chain role with a broad exposure to supply planners and our suppliers. Assist with container movements, coordinating with warehouses & freight forwardersCheck & process logistics invoices: distribution, freight & customs invoices Making enquiries where there are discrepancies and following up to ensure those queries are resolvedAssisting with accruals and prepayments at period endInbound freight rate, customs and lane analysis to assist with inbound planning. Outbound distribution analysis and planning.
What We OfferCompetitive salary & bonus scheme25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)Health insuranceCompany pension schemeHybrid working (2 days wfh)Opportunity to work from home abroad 50% employee discount in itsu shopsFree itsu lunch Discounts at major retailersA sizeable training budget to support your ongoing developmentitsu
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