FGA is a grower owned business, formed in 2009 by two of Chile's most respected grower exporters, San Clemente and Gesex. In February 2020 FGA Farming purchased the largest UK Cherry Farm, the award winning orchards of Norton & Owens Court after a few years of working closely with those farms. The farms are located in Kent, "the Garden of England", sitting either side of the town of Faversham. In 2021, a new partner, Purafruit, joined, increasing our strength in grapes. The open, transparent, direct model, with full crop marketing means that some additional growers also use the FGA service. The Logistics Manager is responsible for the effective management and day-to-day execution of FGA's UK and European logistics operations, ensuring the timely, accurate and compliant movement of fresh produce from origin through to customer delivery. This is a hands-on management position within a small logistics team. The successful candidate will manage the Logistics Coordinator while remaining actively involved in the daily operational workload, including shipment planning, documentation, ERP management, transport coordination, customer communication and issue resolution. Key responsibilities: Logistics Management & Planning · Own and coordinate the day-to-day logistics operation across UK and European shipments. · Plan and coordinate the movement, storage and distribution of fresh produce from origin through to customer delivery. · Monitor shipment and vessel schedules, identifying potential delays or operational issues and communicating these. · Ensure logistics activities are planned in line with customer requirements, agreed programmes and available stock. · Act as the first point of contact for daily logistics communications with external warehouses and service providers in the UK and Netherlands. · Develop effective working relationships with transport providers, shipping lines, clearing agents, and warehouses. · Remain hands-on and actively involved in the daily operational workload, providing cover and support where required. Day-to-Day Logistics Operations · Raise purchase orders in the ERP system and ensure all required supplier documentation is received and correct. · Coordinate confirmed customer orders and raise sales orders in the ERP system. · Coordinate container haulage, pallet distribution, deliveries and collections according to customer requirements. · Liaise with transport providers, shipping lines, clearing agents, warehouses and other service providers to ensure smooth execution of shipments. · Coordinate re-pack operations from production reports and ensure relevant stock movements and waste are recorded. · Manage day-to-day logistics issues and take ownership of finding practical solutions, escalating significant commercial or operational risks where appropriate. · Support and manage import and export documentation for movements between the UK and Netherlands and relevant origins. Process Improvement · Support the development and implementation of improved ways of working and logistics processes. · Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, communication and visibility across the logistics operation. · Help ensure processes are documented, understood and followed consistently. Desirable Experience · Experience within fresh produce, FMCG or international food logistics. · Experience with import/export processes and customs documentation. · Experience using Prophet ERP or a similar ERP system. · Experience working with shipping lines, clearing agents, haulage providers and external warehouses. Personal Qualities Capable of working under own initiative within a small team Excellent communication skills Positive “can do” approach to problem-solving An eye for the detail combined with the ability to appreciate the bigger picture Honesty and integrity TPBN1_UKTJ
Logistics Manager
