Logistics - Imports Operator

Why join us

By joining Sainsbury's Imports International Operations Team, you will become part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you'll play a crucial role in delivering our imports strategy. You'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including freight providers, merchandising teams, and customs teams, to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of our products from our global supply base. We value accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, and offer a supportive and flexible work-life balance. By joining us, you'll have the chance to contribute to continuous improvement efforts, develop your skills, and be part of a team that drives efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

As a member of the Imports International Operations Team, your role will involve providing day-to-day business analysis and problem resolution to support the delivery of the imports strategy. Working closely with imports controllers and other operators, you will manage workload and a joint inbox to serve internal and external stakeholders. This fast-paced and dynamic role requires you to liaise with freight forwarders, freight providers, and colleagues worldwide to ensure timely shipment of products from our global supply base. Building strong relationships with various internal stakeholders, including merchandising teams, customs & excise team, and Sainsbury’s Asia teams, is crucial. You will be responsible for managing the smooth transition of Purchase Orders from shipment booking to arrival in the UK, providing accurate data, reports, and insights for ever-changing circumstances. Additionally, you will support efforts to drive improved freight manager and carrier performance, drive continuous process improvement, assist with event planning and reporting, and contribute to colleague training and coaching. Accuracy, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, proficiency in MS Office especially Excel, organisational skills, and the drive for personal development and continuous improvement are essential in this role.

Who you are

As an Imports Operator within our vibrant Imports International Operations Team, you are a detail-oriented professional with experience in supply chain, logistics, and freight management. Your strong analytical skills enable you to provide accurate data, insights, and reports on purchase orders across various channels and modes of freight. With excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships, you collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, freight forwarders, and international colleagues to ensure timely shipment of products from our global supply base. Your organised and proactive approach allows you to manage multiple data sources and support a busy workload, while your ambition for personal development drives you to continuously improve processes and contribute to the success of our imports strategy.