Westfalia Fruit, the world’s leading multinational fresh produce supplier and recognised global #avoexperts 🥑, is hiring an Import & Logistics Planner in Munich, Bavaria. This hands-on supply chain role manages the full day-to-day flow of product — from overseas supplier through to final customer delivery — working closely with logistics, warehouse, and planning teams. If you thrive in fast-paced FMCG environments, handle import documentation with confidence, and love keeping complex supply chains running smoothly, this opportunity is built for you.
About Westfalia Fruit — Global Fresh Produce Powerhouse
Industry Position: World’s largest avocado-growing footprint — the recognised global #avoexperts
Supply Chain Model: Fully vertically integrated — grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market, 365 days a year
Global Reach: Sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa
Product Portfolio: Fresh avocados, fresh produce, and related value-added products for retail and wholesale
Customer Base: Supplier of choice for leading global retail and wholesale customers worldwide
Global Impact & Career Opportunity in Munich
Strategic Hub: Munich, Bavaria — Westfalia Fruit’s European supply chain nerve centre
Purpose-Driven Culture: Committed to sustainability, innovation, and fresh produce leadership
Operational Scale: Managing cross-border imports, outbound logistics across Germany and international markets
Equal Opportunity Employer: Inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds, identities and experiences
Position Overview
The Import & Logistics Planner at Westfalia Fruit Munich sits within the Supply Chain team, reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain. This is a genuinely operational role — not a desk-bound planning position. Day to day, you will manage import documentation for overseas shipments, coordinate outbound deliveries across Germany and beyond, track vessel arrivals, and keep internal teams and external partners fully informed. You will be the connective tissue between warehouses, logistics providers, suppliers, and customers — ensuring products arrive on time, in full, and to specification. FMCG or fresh produce supply chain experience is essential for this role.
Why This Role Matters: As Import & Logistics Planner at Westfalia Fruit, you are central to ensuring that fresh avocados and produce — grown and sourced across multiple continents — reach retail and wholesale customers across Germany and Europe with precision, speed and quality. You will work with ERP systems, Power BI reporting, and cross-functional teams at one of the most respected names in global fresh produce supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
Import Documentation & Shipment Management
- Manage and verify all import documentation for overseas shipments, including packing lists, invoices, bills of lading and certificates of origin
- Enter shipment data accurately into the ERP system and keep all stakeholders informed of arrivals, delays and changes in real time
- Track vessel arrivals and maintain precise shipment and stock records to prevent disruption to inbound supply
- Work closely with the Quality team to follow up on supplier certifications and resolve issues related to incoming stock quality
Outbound Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate daily outbound deliveries across Germany and additional European markets to ensure products reach customers on time and in full
- Plan and prioritise orders based on customer requirements, confirmed delivery schedules, and product readiness at warehouse level
- Ensure all outbound documentation — invoices, delivery notes, and dispatch records — is accurate, complete, and issued on time
- Identify and escalate risks to delivery timelines, stock quality, or supply continuity before they impact customers
Cross-Functional Supply Chain Collaboration
- Work closely with warehouse, logistics planning, and demand and supply planning (D&SP) teams to maintain smooth and efficient daily operations
- Serve as a key coordination point across internal teams and external logistics partners, keeping communication clear and actions moving
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives and contribute to building more efficient ways of working across the supply chain
Data, Reporting & ERP Systems
- Use ERP and transportation management systems daily for shipment tracking, inventory management, and packing list control
- Apply strong Excel and Power BI skills to analyse supply chain data and produce clear, accurate reporting for the Head of Supply Chain
- Maintain data accuracy across all logistics records, ensuring information is always up to date for internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Proven experience in import documentation, logistics planning, or supply chain operations — preferably within FMCG or fresh produce sectors
- Strong background in managing import and export paperwork including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment managing multiple moving parts simultaneously
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and transportation management platforms for inventory, tracking, and shipment management
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI for data analysis and logistics reporting
- Familiarity with fresh produce supply chains, cold chain logistics, or perishable goods management is a strong advantage
Language & Communication Skills
- Fluency in German at minimum B2 level is essential — daily communication with German-speaking partners, warehouses, and logistics providers
- Business-level English proficiency is a strong plus, given the international scope of Westfalia Fruit’s global operations
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills — ability to keep multiple teams aligned under pressure
About Westfalia Fruit
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products, serving global markets across five continents. As the company with the world’s largest avocado-growing footprint, Westfalia operates a fully vertically integrated supply chain — growing, sourcing, ripening, packing, processing and marketing quality produce 365 days a year. With sales offices across the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southern Africa, Westfalia is the supplier of choice for leading retail and wholesale customers worldwide.
Benefits: Westfalia Fruit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, tailored by location, with full details shared during the interview process. You’ll join a purpose-driven global organisation at the forefront of fresh produce sustainability and innovation.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics Coordinators: With proven import documentation experience in FMCG or fresh produce looking for a global employer
- Supply Chain Planners: Comfortable with ERP systems, Power BI, and cross-border shipment tracking in a hands-on role
- Import Specialists: With strong knowledge of bills of lading, certificates, and customs documentation seeking career growth in Europe
- Fresh Produce Professionals: With an affinity for perishable supply chains and a passion for operational excellence
- Bilingual Logistics Professionals: Fluent in German (B2+) with strong English and a background in fast-moving consumer goods logistics
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