Export Team Leader

Bis Henderson Recruitment; Perth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an experienced professional in Perth, Scotland, to manage customer services and export operations for a well-established manufacturing business. This role involves leading a small team, ensuring customs compliance, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in export leadership, strong knowledge of customs, and excellent communication skills. This position requires attention to detail and IT proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar Export leadership role.
• Proven depth of knowledge in global export customs and compliance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated commercial understanding.
• IT knowledge; MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to a small team.
• Manage customer service and export operations.
• Arrange logistics providers, manage customs procedures.
• Act as point of contact for trade compliance and export control.

Skills

Export leadership

Global export customs knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial understanding

IT knowledge (MS Office and ERP systems)

Job description

Summary

Working with a well established manufacturing business, part of a global Group, you will be responsible for managing Customer Services and worldwide Export. Liaising with customers, government border agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient customs compliance and export operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to a small team, providing motivation, training and development to optimise team potential.
• Manage customer service and export operations, taking a hands on approach and taking corrective actions where applicable.
• Arrange logistics providers, export certifications and commissions, manage customs procedures and assist with pricing enquiries.
• Act as point of contact for trade compliance, customs and Export control procedures and trade finance.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years experience in a similar Export leadership role.
• Proven depth of knowledge in global export customs and compliance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated commercial understanding.
• IT knowledge; MS Office and ERP systems.

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Right to Work

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.