Import Supply Chain Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

Job Overview:

As a key member of the Global Freight Management team at JD Sports, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of shipping for private label brands and licensed brands. This includes working with the Import Supply Chain Planner team, Product Development, Merchandising, Finance, and DC teams, as well as freight forwarding partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the administration and shipping duties required by the Global Freight team, including planning and tracking shipments for UK and European distribution.
  • Track shipments from ex-factory to on-time receipt at the warehouse.
  • Plan shipments, costs, and timelines.
  • Work closely with freight forwarders to maximize container fill and minimize dwell times.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and freight forwarders to ensure goods are shipped in a timely manner.
  • Support the development of and creation of reporting on the current shipment status and highlight any potential issues.
  • Monitor factories, forwarders, and hauliers, optimizing on-time, in-full deliveries.
  • Airfreight costing and coordination of transport.
  • Develop and complete transit shipping reports using different software sources.
  • Communicate transport/transit issues to relevant teams and escalate issues promptly where required.
  • Manage timely and accurate freight invoice sign-off.
  • Accountable for the continued development, tracking, and improvements in KPIs.
  • Responsible for raising supplier claims.
  • Execute tasks with a focus on continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Support the refresh of SOPs, annual tender activity, and delivery of transformation projects.
  • Support the development of carbon emission reporting for freight movements.
  • Stay up-to-date with all import procedures, including duties incurred and customs requirements.

Requirements:

  • Experience in supply chain.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
  • High level of resilience, attention to detail, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Flexible, comfortable with change, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Problem solver with a can-do mentality and strong aptitude for learning.
  • Strong desire to learn new skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks at once.
  • Able to work to tight deadlines.
  • Strong customer service ethos.
  • Strong experience in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Knowledge of import and export processes, including shipping processes.
  • Awareness of the importance of accurate classifications and customs classification of goods.
  • Experience working in a retail environment.
  • Experience working in an office admin role.

JD Sports Benefits:

  • Free parking.
  • Incremental holiday allowance.
  • Staff discount on JD Group and other brands.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Personal development opportunities.


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