International Freight & Customs Specialist

Alliance Personnel; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics staffing agency is searching for an International Shipping and Customs Specialist in Tyseley, UK. This role requires over 5 years of experience in international shipping/logistics, expertise in trade compliance, and strong documentation skills. The successful candidate will own the global outbound logistics, manage carrier strategies, and ensure compliance with customs regulations. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, in-office. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in international shipping and logistics.
• Expert in HS classification, Incoterms® 2020, and customs procedures.
• Proficient with shipping tools and TMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily global outbound shipments.
• Manage carrier strategy and trade compliance.
• Prepare and verify export/import documentation.
• Optimize shipping processes and improve compliance.

Skills

International shipping/logistics experience

Trade compliance ownership

HS classification knowledge

Negotiation skills

Document preparation expertise

Proficiency with shipping/TMS tools

Collaboration and communication skills

Tools

ShipStation

Shopify

Metapack

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

A logistics staffing agency is searching for an International Shipping and Customs Specialist in Tyseley, UK. This role requires over 5 years of experience in international shipping/logistics, expertise in trade compliance, and strong documentation skills. The successful candidate will own the global outbound logistics, manage carrier strategies, and ensure compliance with customs regulations. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, in-office. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.