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Trade Compliance Manager
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Exeter, Devon
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Job Description
The position of Trade Compliance Manager within the logistics department is an essential role, responsible for ensuring the smooth coordination of trade activities in the energy and natural resources industry.
Based in Exeter, this permanent opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the efficient operation of a vital sector.
Client Details
A newly created position for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to lead and develop all export logistics activities for a growing international business operating within the industrial and energy sectors.
This is a standalone leadership role with responsibility for managing the end-to-end export process across global markets, ensuring the efficient movement of goods via both air and sea freight. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting international growth, maintaining compliance, and driving best practice across all export operations.
Description
Key Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager will cover;
Manage all export shipping activities across international markets.
Coordinate and oversee shipments by both air freight and sea freight.
Ensure compliance with UK export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade legislation.
Prepare and review all export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, dangerous goods declarations, and export customs paperwork.
Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, and overseas customers.
Monitor shipment performance, lead times, and transport costs, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
Manage export schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.
Support sales, operations, and customer service teams with shipping advice and export-related queries.
Maintain accurate shipping records and provide KPI reporting to management.
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.
Profile
The successful Trade Compliance Manager will have exposure:
Proven experience in an Export Shipping Manager, Export Logistics Manager, or International Logistics role.
Strong working knowledge of international shipping procedures covering both air and sea freight.
Experience handling export documentation and customs compliance.
Knowledge of Incoterms, freight forwarding, and international trade regulations.
Experience coordinating shipments to multiple global destinations.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
Experience within the oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Knowledge of shipping hazardous or regulated goods.
Relevant logistics, freight forwarding, or international trade qualifications.
Job Offer
A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.
25 days of annual leave to support work-life balance.
Opportunities to work in the thriving energy and natural resources industry.
A permanent role based in the scenic city of Exeter.
If you have a strong background in international export logistics and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation, we would welcome your application
Based in Exeter, this permanent opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the efficient operation of a vital sector.
Client Details
A newly created position for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to lead and develop all export logistics activities for a growing international business operating within the industrial and energy sectors.
This is a standalone leadership role with responsibility for managing the end-to-end export process across global markets, ensuring the efficient movement of goods via both air and sea freight. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting international growth, maintaining compliance, and driving best practice across all export operations.
Description
Key Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager will cover;
Manage all export shipping activities across international markets.
Coordinate and oversee shipments by both air freight and sea freight.
Ensure compliance with UK export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade legislation.
Prepare and review all export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, dangerous goods declarations, and export customs paperwork.
Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, and overseas customers.
Monitor shipment performance, lead times, and transport costs, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
Manage export schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.
Support sales, operations, and customer service teams with shipping advice and export-related queries.
Maintain accurate shipping records and provide KPI reporting to management.
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.
Profile
The successful Trade Compliance Manager will have exposure:
Proven experience in an Export Shipping Manager, Export Logistics Manager, or International Logistics role.
Strong working knowledge of international shipping procedures covering both air and sea freight.
Experience handling export documentation and customs compliance.
Knowledge of Incoterms, freight forwarding, and international trade regulations.
Experience coordinating shipments to multiple global destinations.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
Experience within the oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Knowledge of shipping hazardous or regulated goods.
Relevant logistics, freight forwarding, or international trade qualifications.
Job Offer
A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.
25 days of annual leave to support work-life balance.
Opportunities to work in the thriving energy and natural resources industry.
A permanent role based in the scenic city of Exeter.
If you have a strong background in international export logistics and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation, we would welcome your application