Logistics and Freight Co-ordinator

Rewards/Benefits on offer. * 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 Our client is a true success story within the food supplement ingredients sector. The company is a privately-owned business with a proud heritage of developing, manufacturing, and supplying a range of highly specialised high-quality food supplements to a true blue-chip international customer base. The company operates from well-resourced production facilities located in the internationally, with significant investment in new state of the art technology and product innovation with a skilled workforce aiming to provide their customers with the best service available on the market. 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. Job Specification. * Work with global suppliers to source raw ingredients and components materials. Process and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements. * 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. 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. Person Specification. * 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