Sainsbury's
Location
Coventry | United Kingdom
Job description
Logistics - Imports Controller 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 the freight of our BWS and Grocery Imports. As part of our BWS and Grocery Imports team, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional operational service to our business. We value problem-solving skills, resilience, and strong interpersonal abilities. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will have the chance to influence at different 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 In the role of Imports Controller, you will be an integral part of the Imports team, collaborating with the Imports Operations Manager to ensure the delivery of a best-in-class Origin to Depot service for our business. Your main responsibility will be to provide operational expertise, and management of our external service provider ensuring all our KPIs are met, and remedial actions are taken pro-actively to achieve best-in-class service. Additionally, you will play a vital role in supporting the Imports Operations Manager by providing necessary analysis and reports to facilitate the planning of stock flow with internal stakeholders and external service providers. Building strong and effective relationships with various internal stakeholders, such as Network planning, Supply Chain teams, and the BWS and Grocery 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 As an Imports Controller, 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 enables the successful freight movement from Origin to Depot. With your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you excel in forecasting group-wide import container arrivals and focus on delivering efficiency through continuous improvement. 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.
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