Supply Chain Executive

The Ideal CandidateGood organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively [verbally and in writing]. Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge. 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!No previous experience in supply chain required. A passion for food.

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 supply chain executive to join its supply chain team. This is a great introductory role for someone looking for a carreer in supply chain!They will manage the movement of products from our warehouses to our retailers. They should be analytical and be able to form strong relationships with our logistics providers and customers to maximise our service.

They will also be responsible for reporting service levels and investigating issues. Order capture from our customers, managing short supply situations with our warehouses. Build strong relationships with customer & logistics providers. Process distribution invoices and analyse outbound delivery costs. Maximise efficiencies & ensue we are delivering in the most efficient way. Manage stock levels at external customer warehouses. Report on service levels, investigating & resolving logistics, order and invoice issues. Process and analyse customer fines, putting in preventative actions to reduce these. Work collaboratively with the team to maximise service levels while managing cost and environmental impact.

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