Traffic & Customs Manager

Traffic & Customs Supervisor

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Hourly Rate: £34.76 P/Hour

Organisation: Leading Global Manufacturing and Engineering Company

Are you a logistics and compliance professional with a passion for global trade? We're looking for a Traffic & Customs Supervisor to lead a small, efficient team managing import/export operations while ensuring full compliance with customs regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within an international manufacturing and distribution environment.

About the Role

As Traffic & Customs Supervisor, you'll oversee the daily operations of international shipments, customs compliance, and freight coordination. Your focus will be on smooth cross-border movement of goods while maintaining the integrity of customs documentation and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customs records and maintain accurate documentation for audit readiness.
• Ensure customs duty management systems meet HMRC standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee broker and freight forwarder activities to ensure ongoing compliance and service performance.
• Coordinate logistics between internal teams, freight providers, and end customers.
• Validate freight invoices and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Monitor and support shipping capacity aligned to demand, working closely with operations and planning teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in shipping velocity and process quality.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in customs and international trade compliance, particularly in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• Strong working knowledge of UK import/export regulations and customs documentation.
• Ability to manage third-party logistics providers and maintain performance standards.
• Proficiency in freight invoicing, customs duty calculations, and compliance reporting.
• A critical thinker with proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and team leadership capabilities.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with transportation cost models, freight terms, and shipping documents.
• Experience in working with duty management systems and government reporting platforms.
• Background in supply chain process improvement and logistics analysis.

Ready to lead in a critical logistics role with global impact? Apply today to help streamline and strengthen international trade processes while building your leadership career.