Logistics and Freight Co-ordinator

• A highly competitive salary.
• A home-based role.
• 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.

The Company

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.

• 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.

• 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.