Import Controller
Sainsbury's is hiring an Import Controller. Level rates it ; you can apply on Sainsbury's.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include MS Office, supply chain and import operations.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 453 other open roles at Sainsbury's.
- The role was posted in the last few days.
AI in this role
Coordinate international product import operations and manage freight forwarder relationships for Argos.
In a nutshell
The Import Controller is responsible for product flow from origin to the UK across all Argos business areas. The role will coordinate the import operation of selected product categories within the company portfolio as designated. You'll also own the day-to-day business analysis and problem resolution required to support the development of the Import strategy, and be fundamental to the Planning and Implementation of end-to-end product flow - making this role very operationally focused.
What I am accountable for
- Day to day liaison with freight forwarders and carriers and resolution of issues relating to importing
- Upstream review of Purchase orders reviewing optimum Flow routes
- Support the integration of product flow into the import operation and wider business network
- Support performance and commercial management of selected Freight Managers and selected carriers
- Adhoc management of Air Freight/ multi modal required solution
- Support relationship development with selected shipping lines and forwarders
- Focus on realising continuous improvement opportunities
- Monitoring of reporting and ensuring visibility functions are delivering the required solutions
- Delivering required change projects on time and within expected kpi’s
- Liaison with Accounts teams regarding invoicing issues and queries
- Forecasting shipment movements at port level and driving continuous improvement
- Keep in frequent communication with external stakeholders to remain updated on market trends
- Cultivate ongoing communication with other departments to foster strong cross-functional collaboration and ensure that all teams stay well-informed.
What I need to know
- Experience in International Supply Chain and hands-on 3PL management.
- Knowledge of Imports procedures
- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate well with all levels.
- Effective analytical skills, detail-minded, sensitive to details and numbers, independent and able to
- Proficient in MS office application
- Experience utilising AI driven technical solutions (desirable)
- Ability to multitask
- Self-motivated, responsible, well organized and able to work independently.
What I need to show
- Take ownership for solving problems
- Maintain a respectful approach, focusing on collaborative problem-solving and learning from differing viewpoints
- Being open minded to try new ways of working
- Being flexible to adapt any change and respond positively
- Show curiosity about the business beyond your immediate role
- Show care and respect to everyone and provide support to others
- Fostered consistent collaboration with other departments to strengthen cross-functional relationships.
How we rate this
Import Controller at Sainsbury's rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where import operations was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where logistics was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where vendor management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where problem solving was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Supply Chain, Import Operations, Logistics, Vendor Management, and Problem Solving. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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