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* Working for a highly successful multinational food ingredients contract manufacturing group, with a strong and proud heritage in its sector.
* A superb career opportunity, to work with a highly experienced Managing Director.
* A business with a superb senior team and great plans for the future success of the company.
* The company supply to independent distributors and a blue-chip customer base, with a range of high value quality products including many certified organic products.
* You will have an outstanding support structure in place with the company, to help you supervise and manage the supplier base.
* An immediate start date and a permanent role.
Rewards/Benefits On Offer:
* A highly competitive salary.
* A home-based role.
The Company:
Our client is a true success story within the food supplement ingredients sector. The company is a privately-owned business with a proud heritage of developing, manufacturing, and supplying a range of highly specialised high-quality food supplements to a true blue-chip international customer base. The company operates from well-resourced production facilities located internationally, with significant investment in new state of the art technology and product innovation with a skilled workforce aiming to provide their customers with the best service available on the market. The company is now entering a new and exciting phase of development.
They are now looking to recruit an experienced Logistics and Freight Coordinator to work closely with their MD, and to provide a hands-on logistics service for the business.
You will be joining a great company with a strong history, a fantastic leadership team who have a clear forward-thinking vision, and the role offers a secure positive future.
Job Specification:
* International Sourcing & Procurement:
* Work with global suppliers to source raw ingredients and components materials.
* Process and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
* Imports & Freight Coordination:
* Arrange international shipments via sea and air freight, ensuring cost-effective and timely transportation.
* Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers to ensure smooth clearance.
* Ensure all import documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, Organic COI) are accurate and compliant with regulations.
* Order & Inventory Management:
* Oversee material orders to align with production and demand planning.
* Monitor stock levels daily and ensure adequate supply across distribution hubs.
* Coordinate with warehousing and distribution teams to streamline material flow.
* Quality Control & Compliance:
* Work closely with the QC team to ensure all imported ingredients meet regulatory and quality standards.
* Address any discrepancies or quality issues with suppliers and internal teams.
* ERP & MRP & Data Management:
* Maintain and update process production records in ERP (NetSuite) systems, ensuring accurate inventory, order tracking, and documentation.
* Generate reports on shipment status, costs, and supplier performance.
* Updating MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system for production of the products.
* Experience with excel files.
* Stakeholder Communication:
* Act as the key point of contact between suppliers, shipping firms, customs officials, and internal teams.
* Provide regular updates on shipment schedules and any potential delays or issues.
Person Specification:
* Previous experience in logistics, freight coordination, and supply chain management.
* Strong understanding of international shipping, customs and organic regulations, and import processes.
* Proficiency in ERP & MRP systems for order and inventory management.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Experience in the food supplement contract manufacturing.
* Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade agreements.
* Familiarity with quality control and compliance standards related to imported goods.
* Understanding AI technologies and open to working with them.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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