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Export Team Leader

Perm
Perth
Perth and Kinross
+ Bonus
Supply Chain & Procurement
SJB102716
16.02.2026

Shuna Boyle

Principal Recruitment Consultant
Procurement & Supply Chain
shuna.boyle@escaperecruitment.com
01506 517 214
07549 035 192

Description

Escape Recruitment is working with a global manufacturing business to recruit an Export Team Leader to support a site with ambitious growth plans.

This is a role you will be responsible for, moving products globally, leading a team, export compliance and customer delivery and helping shape how export operations scale as the business grows.

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Leading and developing a team of Customer Service and Export Coordinators
  • Managing day-to-day global customer and export operations
  • Owning customs compliance and export documentation across global markets
  • Working directly with customs authorities and border agencies
  • Managing freight forwarder relationships and performance
  • Supporting pricing queries, currency considerations and ERP pricing data
  • Supporting global customer contracts using export and trade knowledge
  • Driving process improvements across export and customer operations
  • Acting as site contact for trade compliance and export control procedures
  • Supporting trade finance activity, including Letters of Credit and export finance terms

Knowledge and experience required for the role:

  • Solid export / international logistics experience (manufacturing ideal)
  • Strong understanding of global export legislation and customs compliance
  • Proven experience in leading and developing successful teams
  • Experience working with ERP systems (M3 highly desirable)
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Commercial awareness and confidence in making decisions
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

  • Early Friday Finish
  • Hybrid working (on completion of training)
  • Guaranteed Christmas bonus
  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • Death in Service
  • Critical Illness Cover Discounts and flexible benefits platform

If you want a role where your export knowledge actually matters and you can lead, improve and influence how things are done, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.