Logistics & Export Manager

VRS-UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in the UK seeks a Logistics & Export Manager to enhance its internal logistics operations. The role involves creating order confirmations, managing Dangerous Goods documentation, and coordinating shipments with various logistics partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics and a familiarity with international shipping processes. This position requires office-based work five days a week. Competitive salary and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics and export operations.
• Familiar with international shipping documentation and trade processes.
• Experience handling Dangerous Goods or keen to formalise this through certification.

Responsibilities

• Creating order confirmations and commercial documentation for shipments.
• Preparing and verifying Dangerous Goods documentation.
• Coordinating import and export shipments with freight forwarders.

Skills

Logistics experience

Familiarity with international shipping documentation

Handling Dangerous Goods

Job description

Our client develops and manufactures bespoke electrochemical analysers, Karl Fisher titrators and gas chromatography instruments used within the oil & gas sector.

As part of their ongoing growth, we're recruiting for a Logistics & Export Manager to strengthen internal logistics capability and ensure consistent, compliant handling of both UK and international shipments.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Creating order confirmations and commercial documentation for UK and international shipments
• Preparing and verifying Dangerous Goods documentation and ensuring correct labelling
• Coordinating import and export shipments with freight forwarders and logistics partners
• Working with the Chamber of Commerce to obtain export documentation
• Managing Letters of Credit and Cash Against Documents payments when necessary
• Liaising with European partners on import and drop-ship requirements
• Maintaining accurate shipment records within the company CRM
• Supporting general transport and logistics activities as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in logistics and export operations
• Familiar with international shipping documentation and trade processes
• Experience handling Dangerous Goods or keen to formalise this through certification
• Comfortable working office‑based, five days per week

Application

Apply now to VRS to be considered for this exciting opportunity.