Transport & Import Specialist
Spectrum Brands is a global consumer products company with a portfolio of trusted, market-leading brands, including Remington, Russell Hobbs, Black & Decker, George Foreman and PowerXL. Operating across multiple categories, channels and international markets, we combine strong brand heritage with a focus on growth, innovation and expanding our direct-to-consumer presence.
As our international operations continue to evolve, effective transport, import and supply-chain coordination is essential to ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and on time. We’re now looking for a Transport & Import Specialist to join our team in Failsworth, Manchester, playing a key role in coordinating international transport, export activity and Direct Import shipments across our markets.
The Role
As Transport & Import Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of international transport and Direct Import shipments across assigned markets.
You’ll work closely with Customer Service, warehouses, our 3PL partners, customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers and customers to make sure shipments are planned, documented, cleared and delivered on time.
This is a hands-on operational role where attention to detail, strong organisation and proactive communication are essential. You’ll manage multiple shipments and deadlines at the same time, identify potential issues early and take ownership of resolving transport, customs and documentation challenges.
Key responsibilities include
- Coordinating FTL, LTL, groupage, air and ocean freight.
- Managing transport bookings, collections, deliveries and shipment milestones.
- Coordinating export documentation and customs clearance.
- Managing the Direct Import process, including bookings, Shipping Instructions and shipment tracking.
- Maintaining accurate shipment trackers and documentation.
- Managing transport, customs and supplier exceptions and proactively escalating risks.
- Coordinating invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading and other shipping documentation.
- Supporting carrier performance, invoice checks, KPI reporting and continuous improvement.
About you
You’ll have around 3 years’ experience in international transport, freight forwarding, export operations or supply-chain coordination, with a strong understanding of international shipping and logistics.
We’re looking for
- Experience managing international road, air and/or ocean freight.
- Knowledge of export processes, customs documentation and Incoterms.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with transport providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and suppliers.
- Strong Excel and operational tracking skills.
- Experience working with DSV as a transport partner would be highly advantageous.
- SAP / S4 HANA experience would be highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
- The ability to manage multiple shipments, stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is a great opportunity to join a global consumer products business and play a key role in the smooth running of our international supply chain. You’ll have genuine ownership of international transport and Direct Import activity, working across multiple markets and with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll also have the opportunity to make a real impact by improving processes, strengthening supplier and transport partner relationships, and helping us deliver an efficient, reliable service to our customers.
Please note: This role is based in Failsworth, Manchester. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance and be able to attend site 3 days per week.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, with option to buy additional 5
- Company Pension – up to 9% matched employer contribution
- Life Assurance
- Health care plan
- Colleague discount
- Hybrid Working (3 days on site, 2 days WFH)
