Main duties and responsibilities
1. Co-ordinate all inbound shipments across multiple manufacturing and warehouse sites.
2. Allocate inbound shipments to the most appropriate transport mode based on cost, lead time, and material type.
3. Manage high-volume containerised, groupage, and courier freight.
4. Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or risks.
5. Act as primary point of contact for freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs agents.
6. Prepare and manage TSS (Trader Support Service) declarations for inbound movements. Manage and ensure duty reimbursement for GB-NI inbounds.
7. Maintain compliant customs documentation and support inspections or clearance queries.
8. Support internal and external audits and maintain auditable logistics records.
9. Work closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, and finance teams across multiple sites.
10. Track inbound logistics KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
11. Travel between sites as required.
12. Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
Essential requirements
13. 3 years’ experience in an inbound logistics or supply chain role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
14. Experience managing multi-site inbound logistics operations.
15. Hands-on experience with freight forwarders, shipping lines and hauliers.
16. Practical experience managing TSS clearances and customs processes including duty reimbursement for GB-NI shipments.
17. Experience supporting internal and external audits.
18. Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
19. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel .
20. Detail-focused with a strong compliance mindset.
21. Proactive and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
22. Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
23. Commercially aware with a focus on cost control and service performance.
Desirable requirements
24. Experience gained in import background.
25. Knowledge of HMRC import/export regulations.
26. Previous experience working within a FMCG or manufacturing environment.
27. Experience in Microsoft Navision.
28. Experience of negotiating.
What we offer
29. Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service
30. Paid medical appointment allowance
31. Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
32. Discount on company products- up to 50% upon 6 months service
33. Leisure corporate discounts
34. Employee referral scheme
35. Life assurance upon one years service
36. Employee assistance programme upon one years service
37. Employee recognition schemes
38. Long service awards
39. On-site parking