Warehouse Coordinator

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and with a joint venture partner in Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single‑use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Position Scope

To co‑ordinate and ensure accurate inbound and outbound goods processes operate at Plaistow Wharf.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards within Safety, Quality, Hygiene and Environmental are maintained and co‑ordinate the safe movement of vehicles and trailers on‑site.
• Ensure receiving and loading of goods to and from the site are completed in a timely and efficient manner, correctly processed to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Co‑ordinate material and ingredient transfers between Plaistow and external warehouses to optimise on‑site warehouse capacity.
• Administer all SAP transactions required for finished goods, remelt, materials and ingredients to be transferred off site, including Stock Transfer Order (STO) creation.
• Ensure and optimise the weekly delivery schedule with the Storekeeper for the most efficient use of loading and unloading vehicles.
• Ensure all required paperwork is received and forms completed for all goods received on site (CofA, certificate of conformance, delivery notes, etc.).
• Serve as the site owner of the Truckscale system and resolve or escalate any issues that arise.
• Support MRP and Operations to carry out regular stocktaking of all line‑side packaging materials, ingredients and products.
• Work with Packing Area Managers to ensure correct storage and control of products, liaising with the quality department to resolve any quality issues immediately.
• Perform timely inbound quality checks against supplier specification parameters for materials (including packaging, ingredients, process chemicals and aids) arriving on site from suppliers or external warehouses.
• Conduct checks of inbound deliveries of new or changed packaging materials, ensuring compliance with artwork standards and sampling plans.
• Ensure traceability of inbound materials is legible and in accordance with specification.
• Ensure all non‑conforming materials are quarantined, controlled and communicated appropriately within the business.
• Support internal and external audits and visits, providing information as requested.
• Provide cover and support to the Plaistow Storekeeper role.
• Additional duties may be required as a reasonable business request.

Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes)

• Good numeric and English literacy skills – essential.
• Computer literacy and the ability to handle data quickly and accurately (SAP, Windows, Microsoft Office) – essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workload and multitask – essential.
• Fork Lift Truck licence – essential.
• Proven teamwork and flexibility – essential.

Values & Service Excellence

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company. Service Excellence – be the industry’s Gold Standard with a relentless focus on reliability, superior quality and excellent customer service. Efficiency and Sustainability – eliminate inefficiency to become a sustainable, low‑cost producer that fuels reinvestment. Value‑Add – create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value‑added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.