Import/Export Planner

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Job description

Your new company
You will be working for one of Europe's leading foodservice and wholesale organisations. They are experiencing a period of growth and are looking for an Import & Export Planner to come on board to help bolster the operation in Shropshire.

Your new role
The role involves managing and developing customer and depot relationships, optimising 3PL provider relationships, and ensuring 100% service levels for customers. It requires documenting, maintaining, and developing processes to support business needs, handling queries efficiently, and working closely with onsite operations, general management, external hauliers, and customs agents. Responsibilities include timely and accurate site period-end reporting, optimising export cost and transport arrangements, monitoring dispatch costs, and liaising with supply and operations management on factory capacity. The role also involves collaborating with commercial and operational teams on supply, capacity, and promotional volume issues, developing logistics systems and processes, driving supply chain development, and reporting to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate should have experience in warehousing, administration, and international trade within a food manufacturing context. They must possess customs expertise in import/export best practices, be skilled in Excel for accurate data management, and have practical experience in making declarations. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and developed interpersonal, negotiating, and persuasive skills are essential. The candidate should understand the components and trade-offs of an efficient supply chain, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have at least two years of experience in chill chain distribution, 3PL, and transport administration in an FMCG setting. Additionally, they should have a solid knowledge of logistics best practices, confidence in stakeholder communication, and a proven track record of working effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional team.

What you'll get in return
This role comes with a permanent contract and a competitive salary. It is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to grow and develop in the logistics and supply chain world as there is a clear progression path. This role is on site full time with the potential to go hybrid in the future.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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