Supply Chain Manager, Roastery (FTC until March 2026) 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. We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where theCosta 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. As Supply Chain Manager you willlead the Roastery Supply Chain team, driving the seamless flow of goods in and out with precision. Masterfully manage demand planning, fuel the Roastery’s production cycle, and ensure stock levels always align with customer needs, on time and within budget. Your leadership will keep operations smooth, efficient, and always ahead of demand! 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 Supply Chain Manager , there’s never been a better time to join. We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into ourmix. 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 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: Keep our supply chain and warehouse operations safe and compliant, ensuring all activities like forklift use and vehicle movement follow safety guidelines. Negotiate the best deals with suppliers and freight companies, keeping costs low while maintaining top performance. Develop and execute logistics strategies, ensuring seamless tracking of goods from origin to warehouse. Mentor and train the Roastery Supply Chain team, helping them grow and excel. Analyse supply chain data, tackle challenges head on, and create backup plans when needed. Ensure all processes meet legal requirements and SOX compliance standards at all times. Drive future initiatives in line with our global end to end (E2E) strategy. Who you are It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in. You will have: Strong analytical thinking, system evaluation, and end-to-end supply chain oversight, ensuring efficiency and cost control. Experience in stock and warehouse management, lean manufacturing, and effective project execution with negotiating with suppliers, mitigating risks, and maintaining cost-effective procurement and budget control. Experienced in team management, mentoring, stakeholder relations, and clear, adaptable communication. Advanced Excel proficiency, IT systems knowledge, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. Location: Onsite, Roastery, Basildon