Job Description
- A leading manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Export Shipping Manager with a strong background in international logistics, export operations, and supply chain management.
- The successful candidate will oversee export shipping activities, manage customs and warehousing processes, optimise shipping operations, and lead a team to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective export execution.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate end-to-end export shipping operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and performance targets.
- Oversee customs processes, clearing and forwarding activities, claims, insurance, and freight operations.
- Manage export warehousing, finished goods inventory, container bookings, break bulk shipments, and chartering activities.
- Develop and manage monthly shipping and invoicing forecasts in collaboration with commercial, finance, and operations teams.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient export planning and execution.
- Monitor freight costs, optimise shipping routes, negotiate with service providers, and drive continuous process improvements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, International Business, or a related field. A relevant Diploma with a Management Development Programme MDP will also be considered.
- 6–8 years' experience in export shipping, logistics, or supply chain management with proven people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of export documentation, customs regulations, Incoterms, international shipping, warehousing, and freight management.
- Experience managing clearing and forwarding operations, carrier relationships, and shipping forecasts.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics, shipping, or ERP systems.
Benefits
Closing Date 24 August 2026
