Global Onsite Customs & Trade Lead (12m Contract)

Aston Carter; Desford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Traffic & Customs Manager in Desford, Leicestershire, on a fully onsite 12-month contract. The role focuses on managing import/export, customs compliance, and shipping targets for a high-volume operation.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, support improvements, and use ERP systems to optimize logistics processes. Desford location, ASAP start, hourly rate applies.

Qualifications

• Customs knowledge and compliance understanding.
• Import/export experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• 3–5 years in logistics, shipping, customs or related operations.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day import, export and shipping operations.
• Ensuring customs processes and activities remain compliant.
• Helping the business achieve monthly shipping targets.
• Acting as a key point of contact for operational issues and escalations.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and business leaders.
• Supporting safety, continuous improvement and facility projects.
• Contributing to material movement and logistics activities for new projects.
• Using Excel and ERP systems to support operational activities.

Skills

Customs knowledge

Import/export experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Traffic & Customs Manager in Desford, Leicestershire, on a fully onsite 12-month contract. The role focuses on managing import/export, customs compliance, and shipping targets for a high-volume operation.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, support improvements, and use ERP systems to optimize logistics processes. Desford location, ASAP start, hourly rate applies.