Import & Logistics Planner (m / f / d)

Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a new Import and Logistics Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Munich, Germany.

The import & logistic planner – Westfalia Germany is responsible for managing the physical good flows – starting from grower (supplier) to the final delivery to the customer. Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain – Germany, working in a team with other logistics planners and a Demand & Supply plannings team. It combines the operational management of logistics functions with an optimization of the processes. The ideal candidate is accurate, has a deep knowledge of logistics and distribution principle and systems, is proactive in communication and enjoys to continuously improve the ways of working.

Responsibilities include :

• Manage import documentation for overseas shipments, including packing lists, invoices, bills of lading, and phytosanitary certificates
• Enter overseas packing lists into the ERP system and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain accurate vessel arrival tracking and shipment records
• Support Quality Management by following up on supplier certifications and verifying GlobalG.A.P. (GGN) compliance
• Coordinate outbound distribution across Germany and selling countries, ensuring on-time deliveries to customers
• Consolidate and prioritise orders based on customer requirements, delivery windows, and fruit ripeness
• Ensure accurate and timely outbound documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and delivery notes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

Experience we look for :

Benefits

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that will vary by location. Full details will be shared as part of the interview process.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.