Logistics & Export Services Manager

Energy Jobline CVL; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in Farnham is seeking a Logistics and Export Services Manager to oversee commercial and shipping operations. The role involves managing export services and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high levels of customer service. Candidates should have proven experience in global logistics and strong skills in negotiation and relationship management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid work options after probation.

Benefits

24 days holiday (increasing year by year)

Birthday day off

Health cash plan scheme

Rewards for achievements

Numerous social events and team lunches

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global logistics, including import and export operations.
• Strong knowledge of export services and compliance.
• Experience with warehouse and stock management.
• Understanding of warehouse operations management and associated risks.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong reporting and analytics skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external vendors, with strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global shipping projects from quote to final delivery.
• Manage export compliance, including licensing procedures and documentation.
• Monitor and report on import/export compliance and supplier performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money.
• Resolve operational issues and manage complaints.

Job description

Overview

£45,000 PA + 10% bonus

A market leading client of ours is seeking a Logistics and Export Services Manager to oversee the commercial, compliance and shipping operations of the business. You will manage export services, warehouse collaboration and supplier relationships, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness and excellent customer service. This is a hands-on role for a highly organised and commercially minded individual, capable of leading initiatives that improve sustainability and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global shipping projects from quote to final delivery
• Manage export compliance, including licensing procedures and documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Maintain product data, including weights, dimensions and classification codes (ECCN & HTS)
• Monitor and report on import/export compliance, supplier SLA performance and warehouse stock management
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service quality, efficiency and sustainability
• Resolve operational issues, manage complaints and implement measures to prevent recurrence
• Analyse team performance metrics, set objectives and drive continuous improvement
• Educate and train staff on export licensing and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with UK import regulations and global controls for dual-use products

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in global logistics, including import and export operations
• Strong knowledge of export services and compliance
• Experience with warehouse and stock management
• Understanding of warehouse operations management and associated risks
• Excellent attention to detail with strong reporting and analytics skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external vendors, with strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft NetSuite is a plus
• Any experience in IT distribution will be highly beneficial

Additional Information

Our client is a serious player within the computer networking/cyber security industry and is seeking likeminded people to be a part of their journey. They have numerous benefits including 24 days holiday (increasing year by year), a birthday day off, health cash plan scheme, rewards for achievements and numerous social events and team lunches.

Farnham based, with flexibility for hybrid working after probation