Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. 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!

We’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.

All 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.

Based within our Supply Chain & Logistics division and reporting directly to Martin Calvert, you will lead a key category area within the Supply Chain Operations team. You will play a vital role in achieving our OKRs, KPIs, and Gousto's strategic goals by taking full ownership of category planning and operational performance.

Working collaboratively across Gousto and with external suppliers, you will drive supply chain excellence, foster team development, and implement data-driven improvements across the end-to-end operational network.

Core Responsibilities

• Leading functions and categories within Supply Chain Operations while providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support team development

• Highlighting potential risks to key stakeholders during supply chain disruptions to prevent site downtime and leading robust solution mitigations

• Leading comprehensive KPI reviews using Root Cause Analysis to drive performance improvements and operational success

• Analysing supply chain data and trends to develop and implement process improvements that support business OKRs, KPIs, and growth goals

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Food, Buying, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, and Tech, to drive supply chain excellence

• Managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance consistently meets operational standards

• Collaborating closely with Supply Chain Operations Managers to address operational concerns and maintain a unified team approach

• Utilising AI capabilities within daily workflows to maximise team efficiency and operational output

Who You Are

• Demonstrating deep knowledge of supply chain management best practices, processes, and systems

• Possessing strong leadership, people management, and coaching skills with a dedication to team development

• Strong in quantitative reasoning, analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving

• Communicating effectively across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

• Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment with high adaptability

• Skilled in advanced data analysis tools, including Excel and Google Sheets

• Strategic in mindset, with the ability to turn long-term goals into actionable operational plans

Benefits

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Gousto is for everyone:

Whether 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.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Excited 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 just apply as a pair.

For 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.

If 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.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.