Global Export Lead: Compliance, Shipping & LC

Elise Search; Sideway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elise Search is seeking an Export Controller for a growing international manufacturing business to own export operations, documentation, customs and international shipments, ensuring compliant, efficient and commercially effective export processes. You will work with freight forwarders, manage Letters of Credit, produce reports, and drive improvements across export controls. This is a long-term role with opportunities to shape future processes and grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Experience with export documentation and customs requirements.
• Knowledge of international shipping processes and trade compliance.
• Familiarity with Letters of Credit and export administration.
• Ability to liaise with freight forwarders, couriers and overseas customers.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or heavy industry environment.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage export documentation, customs requirements and international shipments.
• Coordinate activities with freight forwarders, couriers and carriers.
• Handle Letters of Credit and associated export administration.
• Oversee customs reporting and wider export compliance activities, including duty requirements.
• Analyse existing processes, identify improvements and implement practical solutions.
• Produce export-related reporting and maintain accurate operational records.

Skills

Export documentation

Customs procedures

International shipping

Letters of Credit

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elise Search is seeking an Export Controller for a growing international manufacturing business to own export operations, documentation, customs and international shipments, ensuring compliant, efficient and commercially effective export processes. You will work with freight forwarders, manage Letters of Credit, produce reports, and drive improvements across export controls. This is a long-term role with opportunities to shape future processes and grow with the business.