Logistics Planner

Are you looking to be part of a fast\-growing and internationally recognised company? At Haygrove,we ship to 50\+ countries worldwide, collaborate with international suppliers, and despatch 500\+ containers annually to key global markets. As an Export \& Logistics Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail\-oriented Logistics Administrator to manage and coordinate all aspects of import and export operations. The role involves handling import and export activities, overseeing transportation bookings, tracking key performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask in a fast\-paced environment, and a proactive approach to problem\-solving.

Key accountabilities of the role:

• Coordinate and oversee import and export logistics operations, ensuring smooth and efficient movement of goods.


• Manage transport bookings across multiple modes, liaising with carriers, suppliers, and brokers to optimize logistics solutions.


• Maintain accurate documentation for shipments, including invoices, customs declarations, and compliance records.


• Monitor and report on key logistics metrics, identifying challenges and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.


• Support compliance audits by ensuring adherence to import/export regulations and internal policies.


• Manage vendor relationships, conducting performance reviews alongside logistics team through tracking KPIs to drive improvements.


• Assist in haulage recovery and cost analysis, supporting budget optimisation and cost\-saving initiatives.


• Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, and Finance) to provide logistics support and resolve operational issues.


• Maintain and update logistics procedures and policies to ensure best practices.


• Conduct benchmarking exercises to identify potential cost\-saving opportunities across key trade lanes


• Represent the Logistics Team in key meetings, providing insights and strategic input.

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in the transportation industry.


• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills for vendor and stakeholder interactions.


• Problem\-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and within a team.

• Good understanding of import \& export regulations.


• Experience collaborating with freight forwarders, brokers, and international shipping partners.


• Knowledge on rate management and preferential trade agreements.


• Familiarity with customs compliance and audit processes

Founded in 1987 by the Chairperson, Angus Davison, Haygrove is a profitable £100m\+ business with cherry and berry farming enterprises in the UK, South Africa, China and Portugal. The business also has 'Growing Systems' equipment sale subsidiaries in Germany, USA, Mexico, South Africa , Poland, China and further afield, with sales in over 40 countries.

Listed in 2011 as in the *‘Fastest 500’* companies in the EU in terms of growing employment; in 2012 in the Sunday Times ‘Fastest growing in international sales in the UK’; and in 2017 as Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 'Exporter of the Year'; this medium\-sized practical business is exciting, complex, and in a fast fresh industry. Growing at 20\-30% pa and with international breadth, opportunity in Haygrove is never scarce. It is more likely you will be stretched than bored.

Haygrove selects its people carefully, and works hard to shape roles to individual talents, whilst always living the company values. The business defines success in human terms, constantly seeking *to “create opportunities for great people, particularly those who have drawn the short straw”* , and measuring its’ results across three bottom lines: People, Profit and Planet.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance

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