Import & Logistics Coordinator Food Industry (SAP | Import | Supply Chain | Cold Chain)
Bolton | Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £32.000-£40.000, depend on the experience
Join a leading international food business with strong roots in Eastern Europe and operations across the UK and EU. Due to a business growth in the UK, company is looking for a highly organised and detail-driven Import & Logistics Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods across borders and through the supply chain. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in food import/export, ideally within meat or frozen food products, looking to grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Job Description:
* Coordinate across logistics, sales, import, and finance teams to ensure smooth operational flow
* Manage order entry and documentation through SAP
* Book and manage cold storage and transport slots with approved carriers
* Negotiate transport rates and monitor delivery performance
* Ensure timely and compliant customs clearance of inbound refrigerated containers and trucks from the EU and non-EU countries into the UK.
* Process and verify invoices from logistics service providers
* Handle documentary control and maintain an organised archive (e.g. CHED-P, T1, C88)
* Support with stock control, reconciliations, and import planning
* Liaise with customs brokers and stakeholders across the UK and EU supply chain
* Monitor and update AgriM certificates balance and related documentation
* Assist the Head of Supply Chain and Logistics Team Leader with ad hoc tasks and reporting
Requirements:
* Solid experience in import/export logistics, ideally in meat or other foods
* Background in international and domestic logistics operations
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); SAP knowledge is a big plus
* Strong communicator, proactive, and used to working in multicultural, fast-paced teams
* Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
* Experience in cold chain logistics is highly desirable
Why Join?
* Be part of a growing, international food business with a strong market presence
* Work in a collaborative, multicultural team with opportunities to expand your expertise
* Gain exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations from the EU and non-EU countries to the UK
Ready to take the next step in your logistics career?
Apply now with your CV