Import-Export Logistics Technician

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3,600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are now looking for an Import & Export Logistics Technician to join our passionate Import/Export and Logistics team in the Global Operations Business Unit.
Based in our headquarters office in Barcelona, the selected candidate will play a key role in managing the import-export process from transport to final destination under the Global Business Unit.

About the Role:
Responsible for sending raw materials and final products from the company’s different factories to other factories or clients which are located in different countries and regions form the origin.
The Import-Export Logistics Technician will stay in contact with the Planning department to coordinate availability according to the Supply Chain established needs. Responsible to manage all the import-export process (transportation to final destination).
In chare of booking freight with operators and coordinating the maritime transport form the port to the country of destination.
Together with Global Procurement, ensure the supply of materials from its purchase or production to final destination, optimizing cost and service to guarantee the quality and integrity of the stock.

Responsibilities:
• Management of import and export trade operations
• Process legal exemptions, allowances and regulatory licenses as well as other government approvals for import and export operations
• Process management and verification of import-export customs clearances
• Manage supply according to supply chain needs
• Documentary and administrative management
• Negotiation with suppliers and/or internal stakeholders
• Maintain a close relationship between agents, transporters and merchandisers to guarantee total visibility of import and export movements
• Logistics planning and management