At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing export operations and drive efficiency.
- Company: Established freight forwarding business in East London with growth potential.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a stable company with ambitious plans for the future.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a leadership role within a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in export logistics and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.
I'm currently recruiting for an Export Supervisor on behalf of a well-established and growing freight forwarding business based in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced export professional looking to step into a leadership role or for an existing supervisor seeking a position where they can make a genuine impact. The successful candidate will take ownership of the export operation, lead a team of five, and play a key role in driving operational efficiency and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the export operation.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational, customer, and supplier issues.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 operational staff.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability.
- Work closely with commercial teams to support customer growth and maximise operational performance.
- Monitor workflows, customer queries, and supplier relationships to ensure service levels are maintained.
- Support credit control activities and ensure accounts remain up to date.
- Manage team performance, holiday approvals, and employee development.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong background in export freight forwarding and logistics operations.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Excellent operational knowledge across export processes and documentation.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a passion for improving processes.
- Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of operational performance.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £40,000 – £48,000
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
- Opportunity to shape and improve operational processes
- Stable and growing business with ambitious plans
Senior Export Supervisor in City of London employer: ALS Recruiting Ltd
Join a well-established and growing freight forwarding business in East London, where you will not only lead a dedicated team but also have the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and service excellence. With a supportive leadership team and a positive work culture, this role offers genuine career progression opportunities and the chance to shape and improve processes in a stable environment with ambitious growth plans.
