Job Description

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.
Benefits
In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.
International Logistics Coordinator
Dale Farm is the largest UK farmer-owned cooperative, owned by 1,300 UK farmers. We supply a wide range of dairy products, including cheese, butter, dairy spreads, fresh milk and ice cream to consumers and as food ingredients into the UK, Irish and international markets.
Core to our success is our people, and we now have an exciting opportunity within our logistics team for International Logistics Coordinator to join, based at our Head Office in Belfast. This role is a maternity cover, fixed term role for 9-12 months.
The Role
Reporting to the International Logistics Manager, the International Logistics Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the international commercial function and overseeing the global shipping of our products.
This role is suited to a dynamic professional with a solid work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Incoterms, shipping documentation, and TSS, and be results-driven, creative, energetic, and able to multitask effectively.
What you'll be doing:
In this role you will be maintaining contact with all customers and suppliers to develop an in-depth understanding of objectives, strategies and operational requirements. Main responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for customer orders across our ingredients range, ensuring professional customer service throughout the full order process.
• Planning chilled freight within the UK, EU and worldwide.
• Preparing shipping documentation.
• Coordinate and liaise with external authorities on export documentation.
• Working cross-functionally across the Group to ensure we exceed customer requirements and meet budget and forecast deadlines.
• Assisting with the movement of goods from GB to NI and associated customs procedures.
• Administrating GB imports through TSS and conducting associated document checks.
• Providing support to the commercial function
• Carry out other duties as reasonably required

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 1 years' experience within a similar internal trade, customer services and/or customs role.
• A 3rd level qualification in a relevant area (desirable)
• Excellent commercial background
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc)
• High attention to detail
• Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available)

Why Dale Farm?
We have a lot to offer our employees at Dale Farm, including:

• This role offers hybrid working based on the company's current hybrid working arrangement.
• Salary depending on experience
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• contributary company pension
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing platform and support, including Employee Assistance Programme, and Family Leave.

We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values
Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability
You can find out more about life at Dale Farm on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages, and on our company website.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 2nd December. Please apply via clicking the apply button below.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK, and those within commuting distance to Belfast will be accepted.

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