Traffic & Customs Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has become available for one of the largest global manufacturer of construction, mining and other engineering equipment. The position is a 3 year contract with a view to go permanent for the right candidate. The position is paying £26.49 an hour (PAYE) or £35.88 an hour (Umbrella). Working 37.5 hours a week, a typical week is Monday to Thursday 07:00am to 16:00pm and Friday 07:00am to 10:30am.

What you will do

As a Traffic & Customs Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain process documentation and manage Customs record-keeping.
• Ensure duty management systems meet HMRC requirements and submissions are correct.
• Oversee daily compliance activities of brokers and freight forwarders.
• Coordinate with freight companies, production departments, and customers for timely deliveries.
• Validate and oversee freight invoicing and payments.
• Collaborate with shipping operational teams to help manage and achieve quality & velocity targets.
• Ensure availability of shipping capacity and capability in line with expected demand.

What you can demonstrate:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Uses critical thinking to make decisions by gathering and organising relevant information. Documents data and stakeholders, clarifies concerns, and evaluates risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and documents problems and solutions, understands stakeholder perspectives, and develops techniques to assess information accuracy. Analyses risks and benefits, and uses diagnostic tools to identify problems.
• Import/Export - MFG: Manages import and export processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and tariff schedules. Handles customs clearance and completes necessary documentation for frequent shipments.
• Transportation - MFG: Explains transportation measurements, costs, and modes, and describes shipping documents. Participates in supply chain analysis to identify trends and improvements.

Potentially up to 5% UK and international travel will be required for this role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.