Business Manager sourcing and developing new business for US Foods. Achieving sales targets and providing support to Territory Managers in foodservice distribution.
About the role
- Import Accounts Manager at Westfalia Fruit overseeing supplier payments and compliance in international trade. Focus on Avocado, Industrial Citrus, and General Trade categories.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier contracts and procurement agreements, ensuring full commercial and legal compliance.
- Forecast USD requirements and collaborate with treasury and FX partners to ensure currency availability.
- Oversee supplier payments, including advance and balance payments, aligned with agreed credit terms.
- Manage procurement frameworks such as Open Price, and Fixed Price purchasing models.
- Coordinate customs duty payments and ensure full compliance with UK/EU import-export regulations.
- Lead payment-related communication between finance, procurement, and international suppliers.
- Support category managers with financial insight across Avocado, Industrial Citrus, and General Trade.
- Manage freight and logistics documentation, ensuring timely, compliant shipping of temperature-sensitive goods.
- Track and process supplier rebates, claims, returns (RTS), and credit recoveries efficiently.
- Uphold AEO compliance standards and monitor customs declarations, highlighting and correcting discrepancies.
Requirements
- Proven experience in supplier payments, commercial finance, or supply chain finance.
- Strong understanding of international trade, customs procedures, and freight documentation.
- Experience working with procurement teams and international suppliers.
- Proficiency in invoice processing systems and ERP software.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on cost recovery and financial accuracy.
- Knowledge of FX/currency planning and import/export duties.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Supply Chain, International Business, or related field (Desirable).
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in supplier finance, supply chain finance, or procurement accounting (Desirable).
- Strong understanding of perishable goods supply chain, import/export procedures, and international supplier compliance (Desirable).
- Experience with multi-currency payments, EU fiscal compliance, and customs clearance processes (Desirable).
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Prophet, Microsoft Dynamics) (Desirable).
- Experience working with global suppliers in Europe, South America, or Africa (Desirable).
- Knowledge of Incoterms, SPV structures, and compliance frameworks related to fresh produce (Desirable).
- Fluency in a second language is beneficial (Desirable).
- Familiarity with AEO status requirements is desirable (Desirable).
Benefits
- Hybrid working.
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
- Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
- Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
- Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.
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