Global Freight & Trade Compliance Lead

Grouper Technology; Harwell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Ariat is seeking a hands-on Logistics/Transportation Lead in Harwell to establish processes and run inbound freight operations. You will drive cost-effective, compliant movements, coordinate with brokers and internal teams, and ensure ongoing trade compliance across UK and EU imports.

With 3–5 years in transportation/trade compliance, you will optimise routing, carrier performance, and reporting while aligning to sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in transportation/logistics or trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound transportation operations across ocean, air, drayage, trucking, and cross-border modes.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

IoE&IT qualifications

UK Customs Academy certification

CCS

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

TMS

Infor Nexus

Tableau

GTS

Job description

Ariat is seeking a hands-on Logistics/Transportation Lead in Harwell to establish processes and run inbound freight operations. You will drive cost-effective, compliant movements, coordinate with brokers and internal teams, and ensure ongoing trade compliance across UK and EU imports.

With 3–5 years in transportation/trade compliance, you will optimise routing, carrier performance, and reporting while aligning to sustainability and regulatory requirements.