Customs and Supply Chain Specialist

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Customs and Supply Chain Specialist

Bayer CropScience Cambridge (Hybrid Working – 2 days per week in our Cambridge office)

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Customs and Supply Chain Specialist to join our UK Supply Chain team and play an important role in ensuring the smooth movement and availability of products across our network.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting customs operations, managing inventory and supply planning activities, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure products are delivered efficiently and compliantly. You will work closely with customs brokers, logistics providers, manufacturing teams, , and supply chain colleagues to support product availability, minimise disruptions, and drive operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a minimum of 2 years' experience in customs, ideally combined with experience in supply chain or a related field, who is looking to broaden their expertise within a global Crop Science organisation.

What you'll do

· Coordinate customs activities for part of the imports flows into the UK, working closely with customs brokers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient clearance processes.

· Monitor inventory levels, support demand and supply planning activities, and help ensure product availability through effective forecasting and stock management defined part of the UK product range.

· Create and maintain supply plans by analysing demand forecasts, inventory requirements, and supply constraints to minimise disruptions for the defined product range.

· Support reporting, master data management, and operational performance monitoring using key supply chain metrics and business systems.

· Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements across customsand supply chain operations while supporting cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Who you are

· 2+ years' experience in Customs import trade flows with minimum a Level 3 Certificate in International Trade & Customs qualification, experience in Supply Chain, or a related field are advantageous.

· Strong Excel skills with the ability to combine different sources of data, analyse data, identify trends, and support operational decision-making.

· Experience working with inventory management, forecasting, supply planning, import/export processes, or logistics operations.

· Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.

· Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.

What makes you successful

· A strong team player who enjoys collaborating across functions and building effective working relationships.

· Analytical and data-driven, with confidence using Excel to support planning and operational decisions.

· Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

· Customer-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering operational excellence.

Join us and help ensure the efficient movement and availability of products by supporting customs compliance, supply chain operations, and inventory planning, ultimately helping us deliver for our customers, patients, and consumers every day.

Why join us?

At Bayer, we're committed to helping our employees grow their careers while making a positive impact. You'll join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work contributes to ensuring products reach customers when they need them most.

Your Application

“Be You” at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of our culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none.

We value our employees and believe that rewarding your contributions is essential to our shared vision. Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of #Teambayer

Compensation and Benefits

Salary you can expect: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on skills and experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.

· Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.

· Individual bonus can also be granted for top Talent Impact

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance

· Wellness programs and support

· Employee discount scheme

· International career possibilities

· Flexible and Hybrid working

· Help with home office equipment

· Volunteering days

· Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities

· We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment

The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.

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Location:

United Kingdom : Cambridgeshire : Cambridge

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

876577