UK Export Processor Team Lead

UK Trade Operations Team Leader

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire. Hybrid working options.

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state of the art monitoring, control and delivery systems that help customers improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop the UK Trade Operations team.
• Manage day to day export and import activities across UK sites.
• Act as the first point of escalation for trade execution, customs, and shipment issues.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, hauliers, shipping lines, and 4PL providers to deliver seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, export/import requirements, and Incoterms.
• Monitor performance, drive operational excellence, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, and external partners to deliver outstanding service.
• Support business transformation and process optimisation projects.
• Occasional travel required (usually only a few days per year).

What We're Looking For

• A Level education or equivalent.
• Experience in Export/Import Operations, Logistics, Trade Operations, or Customer Service within an international environment.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of export/import documentation, customs processes, and Incoterms.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics partners.
• SAP R/3 experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills.
• Supply Chain, Logistics, or Customer Service qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Manufacturing sector experience.
• Knowledge of Order to Cash (OTC) processes and Inward Processing Relief (IPR).
• Experience delivering process improvements and cost optimisation initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus scheme, and enhanced company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Employee Assistance.
• Multi faith room.
• Ongoing training, development and support.
• Onsite parking (some bays with EV charging points).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Solenis is a committed equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or veteran status.