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Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!\nWe’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.\nAll of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.\n Location: Dublin Port, hybrid - two days a week in the office\nWe’re looking for a Material Planner to join our New Markets Supply Chain team in Ireland, reporting to our Material Planning Lead. You’ll help ensure the right ingredients and packaging arrive in the right place at the right time, working closely with suppliers, our logistics partner and teams across Gousto.\nOur Ireland operation is still developing, so this is an opportunity to learn across the supply chain while helping improve the way we work. Success means maintaining reliable supplies, responding quickly when plans change and communicating clearly with everyone involved. You’ll receive support to learn our systems and processes, with potential to progress towards a Senior Material Planner role or explore other areas of supply chain.\nCore Responsibilities\nPlan and place purchase orders for ingredients and packaging\nUse production forecasts and inventory information to make informed stock decisions\nMonitor demand, supplier lead times and stock levels to reduce shortages and excess\nRespond to supplier delays, availability issues and changing production requirements\nBuild effective day-to-day relationships with suppliers and our logistics partner\nCoordinate with Buying, Quality, Operations and Food teams to keep plans moving\nAnalyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities\nProvide clear updates when priorities change or issues need escalating\nSupport practical improvements to our planning processes and ways of working\nWho you are\nExperienced in supply chain, logistics, procurement, planning or a related operational environment\nOrganised and comfortable balancing several priorities in a fast-moving environment\nCalm and practical when plans change or unexpected problems arise\nConfident communicating with suppliers, partners and colleagues\nComfortable using spreadsheets and data to support decisions\nCurious about how processes work and willing to suggest improvements\nProactive in addressing issues before they become bigger problems\nKeen to learn new systems, including Google Sheets, Excel and Microsoft Dynamics\nInterested in developing a career across materials planning and the wider supply chain\nYou do not need to have held the exact title of Material Planner before. Experience with fresh food, purchase orders, Power BI or planning systems would be helpful, but it is not essential.\n Benefits\nClick here to see our company benefits!\nInterview process\nCall with a Talent Acquisition Partner\nFirst interview focused on your experience, ways of working and alignment with Gousto’s values\nFinal scenario-based interview with the hiring team\nGousto is for everyone\nWhether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business, we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do, working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.\nEveryone is welcome, and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.\nExcited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile. And if you’re in a job share, why not apply as a pair?\nFor our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.\nIf you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.\nWe’d love it if you could submit your application online. 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