Customs & Traffic Manager

83zero Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing and engineering company seeks a Traffic & Customs Supervisor for a 3-year contract role in Leicester. You will oversee international shipments and customs compliance, ensuring efficient logistics operations. This position is critical for maintaining the integrity of customs documentation while driving supply chain process improvement. Candidates should possess strong experience in customs requirements and a proven track record of problem-solving in a logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customs and international trade compliance, particularly in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of UK import/export regulations and documentation.
• Ability to manage third-party logistics providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of international shipments, customs compliance, and freight coordination.
• Manage customs records and maintain documentation for audit readiness.
• Validate freight invoices and ensure timely processing of payments.

Skills

Customs compliance

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Logistics analysis

Tools

Duty management systems

Job description

Ready to lead in a critical logistics role with global impact? Apply today to help streamline and strengthen international trade processes while building your leadership career.

Traffic & Customs Supervisor - (3 Year Contract Role!)

Salary: £25 per hour

Contract Type: Full-Time

Duration: 3 - Year Contract (likely to go permanent!)

Organisation: Leading Global Manufacturing and Engineering Company

About the Role

As Traffic & Customs Supervisor, you'll oversee the daily operations of international shipments, customs compliance, and freight coordination. Your focus will be on smooth cross-border movement of goods while maintaining the integrity of customs documentation and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customs records and maintain accurate documentation for audit readiness.
• Ensure customs duty management systems meet HMRC standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee broker and freight forwarder activities to ensure ongoing compliance and service performance.
• Coordinate logistics between internal teams, freight providers, and end customers.
• Validate freight invoices and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Monitor and support shipping capacity aligned to demand, working closely with operations and planning teams.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in customs and international trade compliance, particularly in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• Strong working knowledge of UK import/export regulations and customs documentation.
• Ability to manage third-party logistics providers and maintain performance standards.
• Proficiency in freight invoicing, customs duty calculations, and compliance reporting.
• A critical thinker with proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and team leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with transportation cost models, freight terms, and shipping documents.
• Experience in working with duty management systems and government reporting platforms.
• Background in supply chain process improvement and logistics analysis.

Additional Info

• Minimal travel required (up to 5% UK/international).
• Based on-site at the Desford location, with potential for some flexibility.
• Role plays a vital part in compliance and continuity across global supply chain operations.

Ready to lead in a critical logistics role with global impact? Apply today to help streamline and strengthen international trade processes while building your leadership career.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom