As part of the global Thai Union group, John West is the market leader in canned seafood products in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands and has a growing export business. The Inbound Logistics Coordinator sits as part of the John West Logistics team reporting to the John West Logistics Manager. As Inbound Logistics Coordinator you will provide administrative support for Inbound Logistics from supplying factories (both Group owned and 3rd party). Your Responsibilities: Track all inbound freight from Thai Union Europe factories, Co-packers to UK warehouse, flagging any delays that will cause product availability issues; follow up with all suppliers on any delays to shipments. Ensure freight pricing conditions are updated monthly and update Purchase Orders with duty. Support with volume forecasting for co-pack Stock. Keeping Units and maintain Co-pack Purchase Trackers for all John West markets. Responsible for raising all Contracts / Purchase Orders and tracking Service Level Agreements for same Support New Product Development process to create new material codes for finished goods, packaging, and ingredients; allocating/publishing barcodes, extending materials to plants/distribution channels; creating Purchase Invoice Requisitions (PIRs), source lists and liaise with Quality Assurance to create Quality Invoice Requisitions (QIRs); creating Bill of Materials (BOMs) for local rework. Monitor factory stock levels Why Choose Us? Our Values : We believe our values set the culture within the organisation and they are important to us. We are a team of passionate, humble, and respectful individuals driven by a responsible, collaborative, and innovative approach to our work. Collaborative Environment: In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including National Account Managers, Finance, and Supply Chain. Our collaborative approach fosters an environment where diverse experiences and knowledge from various disciplines enhance your skill set. Impactful Contributions: As Inbound Logistics Coordinator, your work will directly influence operational efficiency and help with the smooth running of our supply chain. A new chapter for your career: It is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and seeks to make continuous improvements to ensure efficiency. About You: Personal Attributes: The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, precise, and accurate in their tasks. They are open-minded and flexible in the approach and are willing to learn. Additionally, they feel comfortable to work independently. Communication Skills: Effective communication is key, and the candidate should be able to engage with both internal and external stakeholders. This skill will facilitate collaboration and ensure smooth operations across various teams. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP is essential for managing data and processes effectively. The candidate should be comfortable using these tools to support their role. Experience: Previous administrative experience is essential, providing a solid foundation for the responsibilities of this position. About Us John West Foods is part of Thai Union, who are committed to “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans.” With a focus on health and wellbeing across our portfolio, John West fits perfectly as we have been delivering natural protein powering body and mind since 1857. We take our responsibility to sustainable fishing and the marine environment seriously – in 2016 Thai Union launched SeaChange – our strategy for looking after the oceans and managing our waste, our responsibility to our people working around the globe and the communities we work with. We set ourselves and our peers some challenging targets to be more sustainable and we’re making great progress. Our values drive how we approach our work and engage with our people and customers. These values are to be passionate, humble, respectful, responsible, collaborative and innovative. We do great work, the right way, in challenging times, but we have a strong team that gets the job done. Our people are full of positivity, resilience, fortitude and humour. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and recognized for who they are. This is a critical component of our success. Each of our employees adds value to the company regardless of gender, education, religion, origin, nationality, disability or age. What we can offer you A competitive salary (dependent on experience) 4 days in the office and up to 1 day at home 27 days holiday plus bank holiday (the ability to purchase an additional 3 days annually) Discretionary bonus (based on company and personal performance) A defined contribution pension scheme (maximum employer contribution of 7%) Private Medical Insurance – individual membership paid for by John West Life Insurance Flexible Benefits (£150 John West Contribution to Flex Pot) – gym discount, cycle to work, holiday buy, wellbeing at home, flex pot into pension etc Employee Assistance Programme – which provides support to help you navigate personal or work related challenges 1 day paid volunteer day Annual awards (linked to John West values, company and team events) Next Steps If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!. We will review your application and if we think you meet the criteria of the role, we will reach out. You will have a call with one of our recruitment team and then if we move to the next stage, we will set up an interview with your potential new manager either face to face or via Teams. Final stage interviews are usually face to face. John West is committed to providing equality of opportunity. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know.
