International Traffic & Customs Manager

Seismic Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment seeks a Traffic & Customs Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a small team handling daily import and export tasks. You will ensure goods move smoothly across borders, complying with customs rules and HMRC requirements.

You will manage documentation, oversee brokers and freight forwarders, coordinate with production and customers, and validate freight invoicing while maintaining high-quality and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Decision making and critical thinking to evaluate risks and options.
• Understanding of import/export processes and customs requirements.
• Experience coordinating with brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers.
• Ability to document processes and maintain compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process documentation and manage Customs & record-keeping.
• Ensure duty management systems meet HMRC requirements and submissions are correct.
• Oversee daily compliance activities of brokers and freight forwarders.
• Coordinate with freight companies, production departments, and customers for timely deliveries.
• Validate and oversee freight invoicing and payments.
• Collaborate with shipping teams to meet quality and velocity targets.
• Ensure shipping capacity aligns with demand.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Import/Export

MFG Logistics

Job description

Seismic Recruitment seeks a Traffic & Customs Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a small team handling daily import and export tasks. You will ensure goods move smoothly across borders, complying with customs rules and HMRC requirements.

You will manage documentation, oversee brokers and freight forwarders, coordinate with production and customers, and validate freight invoicing while maintaining high-quality and timely deliveries.