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 platform
If 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.