Junior Foreign Procurement and Logistics Officer

Junior Foreign Procurement and Logistics Officer Vacancy at Lesaffre

A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €3 billion turnover, and established on all continents, has 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities.

On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.

To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.

Working Better to Nourish the Environment.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, your main missions will be:

• Manage end-to-end import operations, including purchase orders, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to the factory.
• Identify, assess, and onboard qualified local & international suppliers. 
• Prepare, review, and maintain import documentation (invoice, packing list, Bill of lading/airway bill, COO, LC documents, etc.).
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents, and customs authorities.Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with local and international import laws, company procurement policies, customs regulations, and trade policies.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve delays, discrepancies, or customs issues.
• Handle LC opening, amendments, and ongoing liaison with banks.
• Compute customs duties, taxes, and overall landed costs accuracy.
• Ensure proper record keeping of import documentation for audits compliance & managerial reporting.
• Evaluate import & logistics workflows to improve efficiency & control costs.

You will work closely with finance, warehouse and production teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a relevant discipline, you have a demonstrated experience in managing import operations, preferably in manufacturing industries

Competences:

• Comprehensive knowledge of customs clearances, HS Codes, Incoterms, and import laws.Skills &
• Experienced in ESW system, MS Office , and logistics tools
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• Proven skills in organizing tasks, coordinating activities & solving complex problems.
• Skilled at managing workload under pressure while meeting project deadlines.

Additional Information

Why join LEFM

• Global company with strong local impact
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Stable, ethical, and well‑structured organization
• Safe, fair, and motivating work environment