Logistics Coordinator

  • Chichester
  • Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd

Job description : About the Role : This is a pivotal role based in our Grain Department to organise and take ownership of the administration process which governs the movements of agricultural crops.

One of our main business activities is to move purchased combinable crops from farms by lorry-load either for export into European markets, which are often sent to our export facility at Shoreham Port, or if destined for domestic use, to flour mills or food producers within the UK.

As well as overseeing the administration processes around this activity, and accurate data capture for the commodities you are arranging to be moved, you will be working as a central liaison point between the grain department and our own company haulier, Churchill Freight Services Ltd, third-party hauliers, as well as our customers.

Accurate administration is essential to be able to manage grain contracts and the arising movement changes which happen through the haulage journey, methodical data focused work and excellent communication are all key skills for this position. This is a fast-paced environment where swift amendments and actions enable smooth and profitable operations.

About You : You will need to demonstrate a reasoned thinking style, accuracy with data, numerical competence in what can be a fast-paced department with seasonal peaks.

Confident communicator and able to work with all parties across the business.

Proficient with MS Excel, Microsoft packages, working experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 would also be advantageous.

Experience gained from working within the agricultural industry, knowledge of combinable crops would be an advantage, although not essential as we are looking for someone who is keen to embrace the opportunity.

About Bartholomews : Leading in our field, developing a sustainable Agri Food Chain. We are a main contributor in the UK agri-foods sector, headquartered in Chichester, West Sussex and operating across the southern counties of England. We are a business built on perpetuity, first established in 1883 and we are continuing to grow and prosper.

We provide a range of agricultural services and essential supplies to the farming community including the sale and marketing of grain, the sale and supply of agricultural seeds, the manufacture and supply of fertilisers, crop protection products, animal feeds, bird-food and game feeds. We also provide technical advisory agronomy service to our farmer customers, and we are engaged in ongoing research and development through our extensive cereal crop trials.

Our facilities include a seed plant and crop research, technology, and multiplication center near Chichester and our dock-side sites of Shoreham Silos Services Ltd and Ultimate Fertilizers Ltd. We have our own haulage company, Churchill Freight Services Ltd and two further depots in Halisham, West Sussex and Sparkford, Somerset. All these facilities and sites make our company proportionately the best resourced Agrifood business in the United Kingdom.

Our mission and as an Integral part of the food chain, is to connect growers with UK and European consumers, adopting new technologies and always striving for sustainable food security.

Our Core Values : Perpetuity - privately owned, always independent & equipped for the future.

Team - working together & winning together.

Integrity -Honesty, honour & flexibility everyday.

Sustainability - working with stakeholders to develop leading solutions with fewer resources.

Equitable - by offering equal value and terms, we build long-lasting relationships.

To Apply : If you feel this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and a Covering Letter telling us more about you, what interests you about the position and why you feel it is the right step for you in your career journey. You can also contact us directly for the full Job Description.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : PS25,000.00-PS30,000.00 per year

Benefits :

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to Relocate:

  • Chichester: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person