Export Manager
Who we are
Established almost 40 years ago, the George Baker Group is a significantly different company to the one first created by George in 1982. Through organic growth and a broadening of expertise, we have continuously evolved our offering, introducing new and industry leading services to trading businesses around the world.
Whilst the future is bright, it is the past that has empowered the George Baker Group to evolve into the company it is today, with same core values that the company was conceived on, forming the heartbeat of everything we do as a business.
Since the very start, the George Baker Group has always aimed to employ only the best people, that truly represent the company’s values for quality and reliability. Having a team of people that understand the company’s heritage, but that also share an ambition for progression has undoubtably been the key to our sustained success.
Now directly employing over 80 members of staff, we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise running through the core of the company, with many of our key staff rising through the ranks. Our leadership team is comprised of people who possess an impressive track record of customs, transport and logistics sector experience and that more importantly have a strong understanding of the ‘George Baker way’.
What we're looking for
As a family business, the community we have created within the George Baker Group is one of our proudest achievements. We have proactively created a culture where our employees can come to work happy and socialise with their colleagues. As a priority, we are looking for a team-player, with good communication skills and who can work with others in a friendly but focused environment.
This position requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in export freight with good knowledge and operational experience in the field of customs clearance, freight management and international transport.
Whilst we are looking for someone with experience, we are also looking for someone who is progressive in the way they work and who is flexible to adapt to new working practices.
The role
As an experienced export freight manager, we are looking for someone to join our European / ocean freight export division. This department is responsible for processing clearances and co-ordinating export freight for a number of valuable customers within the company. With an already established team, the role requires someone who can communicate decisively with other colleagues, but also work independently and manage their own time effectively.
Required Skills
- End-to-end planning on ocean exports
- Manage both FCL and LCL shipments
- Be familiar with letters of credit and certificates of origin
- Experienced in submitting NES declarations
- Have good knowledge of customs processes and documentation
- Be able to communicate effectively with shipping lines and hauliers
- Be competent in computer systems and invoicing procedures
This role is offered with a competitive salary and benefits package. Whilst mostly office-based within our two-story sociable open plan office, some remote home working is also potentially available.
Interested In Applying?
If you would like to apply for this position, please kindly use the form on this page.
Alternatively, if you don’t think this position is for you, but believe you have the skills to work elsewhere within our export division, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.