About Savona Savona is a leading independent foodservice wholesaler with over 50 years of experience supplying chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South of England. What truly sets us apart isn’t just our products – it’s our people, our culture, and our customer-first mindset. We’re a business built on relationships. Every order, every delivery, every conversation is driven by one simple value: put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Our team takes pride in going the extra mile – anticipating needs, solving problems, and delivering a service experience that is personal, reliable, and refreshingly genuine. We work fast, stay flexible, and think differently. As an independent company, we have the freedom to innovate, to act quickly, and to put doing the right thing above all else. Collaboration and integrity guide how we work – with our customers, our partners, and each other. At Savona, you’ll join a team that values initiative, celebrates fresh ideas, and supports each other to grow. We’re passionate about food, serious about service, and proud of the reputation we’ve built. The Role – Supply Chain Planner An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Supply Chain team, based in our Oxford depot. In this role, you will ensure that product stock levels are kept in line with customer demand and will collaborate with other departments and suppliers. You will have the autonomy to make decisions and take total ownership of your supplier base to ensure our customers orders are fulfilled. This role is fast-paced and challenging, yet very rewarding. Teamwork skills are essential. Job Responsibilities Managing stock availability for your supplier portfolio across all 3 depots Identifying and resolving potential issues and opportunities. Liaising with suppliers. Working to exceed KPIs, including stock levels, stock availability, and stock write-off Dealing with product queries Ad-hoc tasks as required. Person Specification · Self-motivated and forward-thinking. · Happy to take responsibility and make decisions. · You will be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. · You will have solid IT skills and be technology savvy. · Positive and can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. · Ability to prioritise workload and adhere to deadlines. · Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task. · Ability to work as a team player within a busy department. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience · English and Maths GCSE · Demonstrable evidence of a good level of Microsoft Excel ability · Ability to quickly pick up and understand new systems. · Has previous experience in inventory, order fulfilment, stock management, product complaints, and inbound deliveries. Job Types: 1-year fixed-term contract (with potential for extension or permanent appointment, subject to the business needs). Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday – In office Ability to commute/relocate: Kidlington, OX5 1FP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Demand Planning: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In-person office-based. Benefits : Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site free parking Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Experience: Supply chain: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person