S&B Herba Foods Ltd

About the Company

Welcome to S&B Herba Foods Limited, a company dedicated to the source, development, supply, and distribution of a comprehensive range of quality food products from around the world. Established in 1919, we have a long heritage of expertise in servicing the food industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are highly experienced in all aspects of sales, marketing and distribution of brands, private label and food ingredients. Our portfolio includes rice, rice flour, couscous and semolina, dried fruit, IQF rice and pasta, peas and pulses. We supply all leading multiple retailers, wholesalers, independents, food manufacturers and the ethnic food service sector. Our products are sourced from all over the world to meet our customers' needs and are covered by our quality assurance guarantee. Our commercial offices are based in Orpington and we have two rice production facilities in Cambridge and Liverpool. S&B Herba Foods have a dedicated team covering all aspects of shipping, warehousing and distribution and customer services. S&B Herba Foods uses strategic third party warehouse and distribution centres around the country in order to service our customers' needs. We pride ourselves on the level of service and the quality of products we deliver.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

S&B Herba Foods Ltd

Job Title

Shipping and Logistics Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** Shipping and Logistics Manager **Role Summary:** Responsible for overseeing all import and inbound logistics operations, ensuring timely and compliant movement of raw materials, managing customs documentation, controlling costs, and maintaining accurate inventory and quality records for a food/FMCG supplier. **Expectations:** - Ensure shipments meet contract schedules and regulatory requirements. - Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external partners. - Control import‑related expenses and provide accurate reporting to finance. - Uphold quality standards and conduct physical stock checks. - Provide backup support for the Shipping Manager at the Fulbourn site as needed. **Key Responsibilities:** - Produce and monitor import schedules; track shipments against contracts. - Liaise with port authorities, shipping lines, inland hauliers, and customs agencies. - Manage import documentation, duties, customs clearances, licences, and TRQs; coordinate audits. - Administer customs warehouses and other storage facilities; oversee local inventory. - Communicate with Ebro Group companies, supply chain, technical teams, and site personnel. - Control and report import and storage costs to the accounts team and management. - Perform system administration: stock receipts, purchase orders, invoicing. - Conduct quality control checks, stock movements verification, and periodic stocktakes. - Interface with customers regarding food waste product shipments. - Provide limited holiday cover for the Shipping Manager at the Fulbourn location. **Required Skills:** - Proven import logistics experience, preferably in food or FMCG. - Strong knowledge of HMRC customs procedures, shipping line operations, and logistics providers. - Ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and resolve issues quickly. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JDE preferred). - Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree‑level education or equivalent in logistics, supply chain, international trade, or related field. - Formal training or certification in import/export compliance, customs procedures, or logistics management preferred.

Liverpool, United kingdom

On site

18-09-2025