Logistics Specialist

Zoomlion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoomlion in Manchester seeks an experienced International Trade & Logistics Specialist to manage import/export for heavy machinery, handling documentation from origin to destination and LC terms.

You will coordinate with the China export team, suppliers, and carriers, monitor shipments, ensure HMRC VAT compliance and CBAM reporting, and optimize delivery timelines across regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in import/export and heavy machinery transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage transit documentation for machines and spare parts from origin to destination.
• Review documents under Letters of Credit (LC) terms for export.
• Manage Duty and VAT payments for imports from China, ensuring HMRC compliance.
• Stay current on import declarations and transport regulations within the UK and Ireland.
• Provide end-to-end shipment monitoring and real-time tracking reports.
• Liaise with China export team, product lines, and logistics providers to optimize delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, ports, brokers, and haulage companies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with the EU Logistics Team for cross-regional movements.
• Negotiate shipping quotations balancing cost-efficiency with service commitments under deadlines.
• Ensure shipments adhere to logistics compliance standards.
• Support regulatory requirements including Carbon Emission compliance and CBAM reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Email communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. International Trade & Documentation

• Prepare and manage all transit documentation for machines and spare parts from origin to destination.
• Expertly review and prepare documents under Letters of Credit (LC) terms for export.
• Manage Duty and VAT payments for imports from China, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Stay current on import declarations and transport regulations within the UK and Ireland.

2. Shipment Coordination & Monitoring

• Provide end-to-end monitoring of cargo (Import/Export/Local) and maintain real-time tracking reports.
• Liaise with the China export team, product lines, and logistics providers to optimize delivery timelines.
• Coordinate directly with shipping lines, ports, brokers, and haulage companies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with the EU Logistics Team for cross-regional and intra-subsidiary movements.

3. Commercial & Compliance

• Negotiate shipping quotations with a focus on balancing cost-efficiency with service commitments under time-sensitive pressure.
• Ensure every shipment adheres to strict logistics compliance standards.
• Support emerging regulatory requirements, including Carbon Emission compliance and CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) reporting.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in import/export and heavy machinery transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, or a related field.
• Highly organized with the ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email communication.
• Fluent in English communication.