About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
About the role
Location: Indonesia/Thailand/Australia
Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
We are seeking an experienced Import and Export Manager to oversee our operations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of import and export operations, ensuring compliance with regional and international regulations, optimizing logistics processes, and driving efficiency in supply chain operations.
You will be directly responsible for all logistics flows for our Import & export markets ensuring we optimize our cost-to-serve model including the movement of goods across our network. You will be instrumental in developing new footprint of the region. Additionally, you will be entrusted to manage and deliver great customer service to our import / export markets.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement import and export strategies tailored to the APAC region, in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Manage and coordinate shipments, ensuring timely delivery of goods while minimizing costs.
- Maintain compliance with customs regulations and trade laws across APAC countries.
- Negotiate contracts with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other service providers to ensure competitive pricing and service levels.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as procurement, sales, and finance to forecast demand, plan shipments, and resolve any issues that arise.
- Stay updated on changes in import/export laws and regulations across APAC countries, advising the company on compliance requirements.
- Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in logistics, shipping - import/export.
- Demonstrated knowledge of export documentation
- Great personal organization skills, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines in the multicultural environment.
- Investigation and problem-solving skills
- Experience in and having worked with SAP SD, MM and Power BI
- Strong experience in Excel
- Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly (both written and in presentations)
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with external vendors and stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Reporting Channel, Contacts:
- The Import & Export Manager – APAC has no direct reports.
- Internal relationships: Planning, Procurement, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Global/local Import & export teams.
- External: Third party logistics providers, Distributors, Customs and duty agents, Co-packers, local government agencies, shipping lines, freight forwarders.
What’s Next:
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! The deadline to apply for this position is 23 August 2024. The first stage of the process will be a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist Mohammad Gilang Santika on 30 September 2024.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
What We Do
The driving force behind our success as a global leader in plant-based foods are the 4,800 Upfielders who every day live our purpose and are engaged in our mission, delivering through our values of Performance, Care and Passion. Results Matter. Upfielders. Always Day 1 mindset. Always one step ahead, driven by data, with a finger on the pulse – our customers and consumers are at the heart. We identify the sweet spot; we relish challenge; We own it. We're agile decision-makers, with the courage to pivot we fail fast and learn faster. Kindness wins. With a long-term focus on building a sustainable future, Upfielders show the 'Courage to Care' for each other, our communities, and future generations. We believe in doing the right thing and 'Come As You Are' is not just a saying; it's an invitation to be authentic and bring your whole, true self to work. Difference brings angles and ideas to the party – we want you to be you. Passion fuels our Future of Food journey. Full of energy and possibility, Upfielders constantly raise the bar, driving Upfield and one another forwards. We're a team of food lovers and enthusiasts – our sum is truly greater than our parts, and we absolutely love what we do.
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