International Transport & Import Specialist – Hybrid

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company Pension – up to 9% matched

Life Assurance

Hybrid Working (3 days on site, 2 days

Job summary

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited is seeking a Transport & Import Specialist to coordinate end-to-end international transport and Direct Import shipments across multiple markets from the Manchester area. You will work with Customer Service, warehouses, 3PLs, brokers and suppliers to ensure shipments are planned, documented, cleared and delivered on time.

The role demands hands-on operation, strong organisation and proactive communication to manage multiple shipments and deadlines while resolving

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in international transport, freight forwarding or export operations.
• Strong Excel and operational tracking skills.
• Knowledge of export processes, customs documentation and Incoterms.
• Experience with transport providers and freight forwarders; SAP/S4 HANA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end international transport and Direct Import shipments across markets.
• Manage transport bookings, collections, deliveries and shipment milestones.
• Coordinate export documentation and customs clearance.
• Maintain shipment trackers and documentation.
• Support carrier performance, KPI reporting and continuous improvement.
• Escalate risks and resolve transport, customs and documentation issues.

Skills

International transport

Freight forwarding

Export operations

Supply-chain coordination

Excel and tracking

Tools

SAP / S4 HANA

Job description

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited is seeking a Transport & Import Specialist to coordinate end-to-end international transport and Direct Import shipments across multiple markets from the Manchester area. You will work with Customer Service, warehouses, 3PLs, brokers and suppliers to ensure shipments are planned, documented, cleared and delivered on time.

The role demands hands-on operation, strong organisation and proactive communication to manage multiple shipments and deadlines while resolving