COME AND JOIN THE LEADING #AVOEXPERTS

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in progressively senior logistics or supply chain leadership roles, preferably in the fresh produce, food, or FMCG sectors.
• Proven track record managing international logistics, multimodal freight (sea, air, road), and temperature-controlled environments.
• Experience in developing 3PL and carrier partnerships and managing global distribution networks.
• Experience in creating and co-ordinating an integrated global logistics operation from locally managed operations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively run logistics operations which are not yet utilising advanced systems, combined with experience in logistics systems implementation and needs definition.
• Experience with TMS (Transportation Management Systems), ERP systems (SAP, D365), and supply chain analytics tools.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget ownership, cost modelling, and freight contract negotiation.
• Understanding of customs, import/export regulations, and Incoterms across international markets.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to build trust at all levels internally and externally.
• Customer driven, in every aspect of their work.
• Ability to get creative and find practical solutions to business problems, whilst ensuring they are commercially viable.

• Lead the development and execution of a global logistics strategy aligned with business growth, service, and sustainability goals.
• Design and optimise the end-to-end logistics network from grower to customer across global markets.
• Oversee all transport operations, including ocean freight, warehousing, road distribution, and final-mile delivery.
• Ensure cold chain integrity, service reliability, and cost-efficiency across inbound, internal, and outbound freight flows.
• Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and commercial teams to align logistics with harvests and customer requirements.
• Act as a strategic partner to commercial teams, enhancing customer satisfaction through logistics excellence.
• Manage and negotiate with 3PLs, carriers, and logistics providers to improve service and reduce costs.
• Drive compliance with international transport regulations and lead sustainability initiatives across the network.
• Mitigate logistics risks with contingency planning, quality safeguards, and process controls.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally connected logistics team with strong succession and development plans.