Escape Recruitment is working with a global manufacturing business to recruit an Export Team Leader to support a site with ambitious growth plans.
This is a role you will be responsible for, moving products globally, leading a team, export compliance and customer delivery and helping shape how export operations scale as the business grows.
Responsibilities of the role:
Leading and developing a team of Customer Service and Export Coordinators
Managing day-to-day global customer and export operations
Owning customs compliance and export documentation across global markets
Working directly with customs authorities and border agencies
Managing freight forwarder relationships and performance
Supporting pricing queries, currency considerations and ERP pricing data
Supporting global customer contracts using export and trade knowledge
Driving process improvements across export and customer operations
Acting as site contact for trade compliance and export control procedures
Supporting trade finance activity, including Letters of Credit and export finance terms Knowledge and experience required for the role:
Solid export / international logistics experience (manufacturing ideal)
Strong understanding of global export legislation and customs compliance
Proven experience in leading and developing successful teams
Experience working with ERP systems (M3 highly desirable)
Strong numerical skills
Commercial awareness and confidence in making decisions
Continuous improvement mindset Benefits
Early Friday Finish
Hybrid working (on completion of training)
Guaranteed Christmas bonus
7% employer pension contribution
Death in Service
Critical Illness Cover Discounts and flexible benefits platformIf you want a role where your export knowledge actually matters and you can lead, improve and influence how things are done, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat