Imports Controller at Sainsbury's

Coventry, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Awareness, International Supply Chain, Shipping Documentation, Customs Duty Classification, Trading, Global Sourcing, FMCG Operations, Import Procedures, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Attention to Detail, Resilience, Proactive Approach, Operational Expertise

Industry

Retail

Description

Why join us Joining our team as an Imports Controller provides you with an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, handling one of the largest transport operations in the UK. As part of our Imports BWS Grocery team, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional Port to DC service to our business. We value problem-solving skills, resilience, and strong interpersonal abilities in our employees. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will have the chance to influence at a senior management level and contribute to the optimisation of operations and efficiencies. You will be supported by comprehensive training, guidance, and career development opportunities, allowing you to thrive in your role and make a tangible impact. We prioritise work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, empowering our colleagues to excel both professionally and personally. What you'll do Here you will be an integral part of the Imports BWS Grocery operations team, collaborating with the Operations Manager to ensure the delivery of a best-in-class Port to DC service for our business. Your main responsibility will be to provide operational expertise to a team of imports coordinators, assisting them in completing container DC bookings in accordance with customer demand and DC capacities. Additionally, you will play a vital role in supporting the Operations Manager by providing necessary analysis and reports to facilitate the planning of BWS, GNFR (Goods not for re-sale) and food stock flow with internal stakeholders and external service providers. Building strong and effective relationships with various internal stakeholders, such as Logistics planning, Grocery Supply chain analyst team, 3rd Party stakeholders & commercial team, will be crucial in this role. Given the fast-paced and dynamic nature of our operations, your positive and problem-solving approach, as well as your ability to influence senior management both internally and externally, will be essential to thrive and excel in this role. Who you are You are a highly experienced and commercially aware supply chain and logistics professional with a strong understanding of trading, global sourcing, and FMCG supply chain operations. Your ability to provide operational expertise and support to imports coordinators enables the successful completion of container DC bookings in alignment with customer demand and DC capacities. With your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you excel in forecasting group-wide import container arrivals and managing container storage requirements to optimise stock flow and reduce costs. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build effective relationships allow you to collaborate with internal stakeholders, external service providers, and third-party partners to ensure smooth operations and maximise performance. Your attention to detail, resilience to challenges, and proactive approach empower you to manage daily operational challenges and deliver resolutions. With the drive for personal development and improvement, you contribute to the continuous enhancement of processes while maintaining a positive and flexible approach to work-life balance. Essential Skills Able to demonstrate commercial awareness Experience of International Supply Chain Experience of opening shipping documentation Experience of classifying product for customs duty Understanding of Trading, Global Sourcing, Secondary and Supply Chain Operations gained in an FMCG environment Experience of standard industry import procedures #LI-MS1

Responsibilities

You will provide operational expertise to imports coordinators and assist in completing container DC bookings. Additionally, you will support the Operations Manager with analysis and reports for planning stock flow.