Export operations supervisor (Japanese speaking)

TLP Recruitment is currently searching for an experienced candidate to join our client, who is a leading player in the shipping and air freight industry, on a full-time basis.

We are seeking an experienced export operation supervisor fluent in Japanese to oversee and coordinate our client's export operation.

Job Title: Exports Operation Supervisor (Japanese Speaking)

Location: Feltham, London

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Monday To Friday - 09:30 - 17:30 (Overtime paid at time and a half)

Responsibilities:

- Supervise export operations to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

- Coordinate preparation and processing of export documentation.

- Liaise with internal departments, external partners, and vendors.

- Monitor shipment schedules and address issues to minimise delays.

- Provide guidance and support to the export operations team.

- Implement process improvements to optimise operations.

- May be required to assist in the warehouse sporadically.

- Client-focused role, must be comfortable dealing with external stakeholders.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience in export operations, preferably in an air freight or shipping role.

- Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) is essential.

- Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.

- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office applications.

- Previous management experience is preferred but not essential.

- Oversee the existing team on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:

- 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

- Annual bonus dependent on performance.

- Ability to work from home one day per week (needs to be agreed beforehand)

Please contact our Maidstone Branch for further details or apply with your CV for a callback. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent