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.
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