Inventory Planning Manager – 12m FTC

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of Costa’s global expansion, joining the passionate Roastery Planning team. Here, your expertise will help shape the future of our supply chain as we continue to grow at pace. The work is dynamic, fast-moving, and requires sharp planning skills in S&OP, service improvement, and inventory management. A consistent and reliable raw material portfolio is key to our success—and you’ll help make that happen.

As Inventory Planning Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in securing the materials that keep our world-class coffee flowing. You’ll work closely with suppliers to ensure smooth, efficient inbound supply to meet production and distribution needs.

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)
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://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 an Inventory Planning Manager is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to stir up real success – which means you’ll be

Own end-to-end inventory planning to keep stock flowing and waste low.
Build solid supplier relationships to guarantee timely deliveries.
Improve supply chain processes, cut lead times, and drive savings.
Track inventory KPIs and deliver insights to guide decisions.
Lead audits to ensure compliance, accuracy, and traceability.

Who you are

It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in. You will have:

Supply chain pro with a degree or equivalent experience.
Confident using ERP systems (Nav16, D365, etc.).
Sharp with data — forecasts, trends, and stock optimisation.
Detail-driven on accuracy, compliance, and food safety.
Team player who aligns inventory with business goals (bonus if CIPS/APICS certified)

Location: Onsite, The Roastery, Basildon