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At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. We’re reimagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries and counting, as a key part of the Coca-Cola System. Whether you get your coffee in a store, from a machine, at home, or on the go – we’ve got you covered. As our Supply Chain Planner Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping our Roastery supply chain running smoothly, supporting the planning of everything from green coffee and packaging through to finished goods. Working closely with our Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse and Procurement teams, you’ll help maintain the right stock levels, coordinate orders and deliveries, and provide accurate reporting and administration to keep products moving efficiently. With a strong focus on accuracy, traceability and stock integrity, you’ll help ensure we have the materials we need, when we need them, to meet production plans and customer demand. Our teams make a difference. Whether that’s working on new tech for the perfect pour, helping our teams grow, creating award-winning campaigns, crunching the numbers, or developing the latest exciting menu item; together, we stir up success. We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too. We also want to help you grow in your career through amazing experiences, our apprenticeship scheme, and development programmes. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day. And as a Supply Chain Planner Assistant, there’s never been a better time to join. So, why Costa? We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression and integrity, with some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:
Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP) An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme
And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks
We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players. What you’ll do: Being a Supply Chain Planner Assistant is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to help keep everything flowing behind the scenes, from green coffee and packaging through to finished products, which means you’ll:
Support the planning and ordering of green coffee, packaging and other materials, helping ensure the right stock is available to meet production requirements. Coordinate orders, deliveries and stock movements, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials flowing smoothly. Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records, supporting strong stock integrity, traceability and availability. Work collaboratively across Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse and Procurement teams to resolve issues and support effective day-to-day planning. Provide accurate reporting, planning data and administration, helping identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and overall supply chain performance.
Who you are: It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in:
Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain accuracy in a busy supply chain environment. A good level of numerical and analytical ability, with confidence working with data, stock information and reporting. Confident using Microsoft Excel and planning or ERP systems, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and processes. A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong communication and relationship building skills to work effectively with suppliers and teams across Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse and Procurement. Great attention to detail and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership, resolve issues and look for ways to improve how things are done.
Where you’ll work: Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in-person time whenever it matters most – whether that’s a team moment, a creative session, or simply coming together to share ideas. Our Basildon Roastery is where collaboration, expertise and our passion for great coffee come together. You’ll work in a hybrid way, spending three days a week on site connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas and getting closer to the teams and operations that help bring our coffee to life. With the flexibility to work from home for the rest of the week, you’ll have the space to focus as well as plenty of opportunities to collaborate face to face. For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with the recruitment team.
