Global Inbound Logistics Coordinator (Cold Chain)

Westfalia Fruit Group; Spalding; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Plan

Christmas hampers & party

Job summary

Westfalia Fruit Group is seeking two Inbound Logistics Coordinators for our Operations hub in Spalding, United Kingdom. You will manage the flow of fresh produce from global suppliers through ports to the receiving site, ensuring on-time arrivals and controlled costs.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off tandem shift, requiring coordination with international partners and internal planning teams. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential to maintain trackers and optimize logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in import/export logistics and coordination of international inbound shipments.
• Experience coordinating 3PL warehouses and hauliers, including transport bookings and resolving service failures.
• Knowledge of import/export documentation (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading) and customs clearance.
• Understanding of temperature-controlled products and impact of delays on quality, shelf life and waste.
• Strong Excel and data management skills; ability to learn ERP/transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inbound shipment tracker with orders, vessel and arrival details.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, shipping lines and freight forwarders to track shipments and revise dates.
• Align inbound shipments with demand planning, stock needs and site capacity.
• Book temperature-controlled hauliers for port collections and site transfers.
• Resolve delays and manage cut-offs; monitor and recover from issues.

Skills

Import/Export logistics

3PL coordination

Documentation knowledge

Temperature-controlled handling

Excel & data management

ERP/Transport systems

Supplier communication

Problem solving under pressure

Site access / travel

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Transport management systems

Job description

Westfalia Fruit Group is seeking two Inbound Logistics Coordinators for our Operations hub in Spalding, United Kingdom. You will manage the flow of fresh produce from global suppliers through ports to the receiving site, ensuring on-time arrivals and controlled costs.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off tandem shift, requiring coordination with international partners and internal planning teams. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential to maintain trackers and optimize logistics performance.