Sales Coordinator - Freight

Shift: 4 days on 4 days off

6am – 6pm

12 month Maternity Cover

About Us

Growing is in our nature. Over 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce. Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a Sales Coordinator to join our busy Supply Chain team. Applications are invited from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Candidates will have strong administrative and communication skills, be highly organised and have exceptional attention to detail. The Sales Coordinator plays a key role within the Supply Chain team, supporting the Procurement and Commercial teams and associated departments, ensuring a smooth operation for customer consignments. Also providing support for the wholesale, foodservice and market operations, with the administration of transport processes. Candidates will be strong team players, with a methodical approach and driven to deliver a first class service at all times.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with all service providers
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with customers, both internal and external
• Management of the day-to-day customer account administration
• Accurate data entry and management, including invoice processing, sales order generating and all transport outbound processes
• Book and manage transport in line with customer delivery requirements
• Confirm and update haulage charges in sales orders
• Timely and accurate communication of sales requirements to the relevant departments
• Generating pallet tickets for outbound orders
• Effective use and management of customer order platforms as required
• Timely checking of invoices, authorising and applying to Prophet
• Deal with order queries and support sales opportunities through the process

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous administration support/coordination experience
• Previous experience of customs administration/import/export procedures – desirable
• International logistical/shipping knowledge - desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines independently as well as part of a team
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, emails and the internet
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Benefits

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Committed to Sustainability