Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator

Agrial; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector is seeking a Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator in Lichfield. This role involves ensuring customs compliance and coordinating logistics processes. Ideal candidates will have relevant customs experience and strong IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days annual leave

Training schemes

Employee discounts

Recognition awards

Engagement days

Incentives

Volunteering days

Staff transport services

Qualifications

• Experience with European and UK Customs Clearing, ideally in food production.
• Proven experience in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HMRC customs regulations.
• Coordinate customs clearing and border transfers.
• Manage import/export processes.

Skills

Strong numeracy

IT skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Formal qualification in Logistics

Relevant customs courses

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role is responsible for ensuring that imported and exported goods clear customs correctly and for coordinating this process. The Co-ordinator will also support inbound logistics, beetroot replenishment, and retailer tray management functions. The ideal candidate will have experience with European and UK Customs Clearing, preferably within a food production environment.

Working hours: 5 out of 7 days - 8.30 am to 5:00 pm. The provisional schedule is Tuesday to Saturday during winter and Monday to Friday during summer.

Pay: Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with HMRC customs regulations for trade tariffs and border clearance, including Phyto-sanitary clearance through Defra.
2. Coordinate with group colleagues to serve as the focal point for customs clearing and border transfers.
3. Utilize software to manage customs clearance processes and support inbound logistics, beetroot replenishment, and retailer trays.
4. Manage import/export processes by liaising with export clearing agents to ensure adherence to procedures.
5. Maintain accurate declarations and archiving of all Customs documents.

Skills and Experience Required

1. A formal qualification in Logistics is preferred but not mandatory.
2. Completion of relevant customs courses or qualifications.
3. Experience with European and UK Customs Clearing, ideally in food production.
4. Strong numeracy and IT skills, with the ability to learn new software confidently.
5. Proven experience in logistics with commercial awareness.
6. Understanding of European logistical routes.

What You Will Get in Return

A competitive salary, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme, and benefits such as Life Assurance (3x salary), Employee Assistance Programme, 33 days annual leave (including UK Bank Holidays), training schemes, employee discounts, recognition awards, engagement days, incentives, volunteering days, and staff transport services.

About Us

Florette is part of Agrial Fresh Produce, a division of the 22,000-employee French co-operative group, Agrial. We operate one of the UK's leading salad brands, processing and distributing pre-packed salads to supermarkets, restaurants, and fast-food vendors, selling around 600,000kg weekly. Agrial's operations span multiple regions and divisions, including farming, beverage, dairy, meat, and agricultural activities.

Next Steps

Join us as we innovate and grow! We seek motivated individuals with the right skills for this exciting journey. To apply, or for a confidential discussion, contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer.

Note: Agrial Fresh Produce reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not a licensed sponsor. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and support mental health and wellbeing initiatives.