Import Export Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Import Export Managers must understand international shipping, customs documentation, trade requirements, transportation modes, and cross-border processes.
- The role directly affects shipment timing, logistics costs, customs compliance, inventory flow, and customer service, leaving little room for operational errors.
- Candidates with hands-on import/export management, customs coordination, freight expertise, and international logistics experience form a specialized talent pool.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway Career Consultants connects organizations with qualified Import Export Manager candidates who bring international shipping, customs, trade documentation, freight, and cross-border logistics expertise. We focus on identifying professionals whose experience matches the organization's markets, products, transportation network, and international operating requirements.
ABOUT THE IMPORT EXPORT MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
Logistics Management
Import & Export Operations
International Markets
Cost & Delivery Performance
5+ Years
Trade Operations Teams
Shipping & Customs
Cross-Border Efficiency
Trade Documentation
Global Logistics Partners
Strong
Competitive Import Export Market
What does a Import Export Manager Do?
Manage Import & Export Shipments
Import Export Managers oversee international shipments from origin to destination, coordinating schedules, transportation providers, documentation, and delivery requirements.
Coordinate Customs Processes
They work with customs brokers and internal teams to support accurate customs documentation, classification, duties, and other import or export requirements.
Manage International Freight
Managers coordinate ocean, air, road, rail, and multimodal transportation while monitoring carrier performance, transit times, costs, and shipment reliability.
Maintain Trade Documentation
They establish processes for commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other records required for international transactions.
Improve Import Export Operations
Import Export Managers analyze shipment performance and implement process improvements that strengthen compliance, visibility, efficiency, and cross-border logistics reliability.
Strengthen Your Import Export Operations
Find an experienced Import Export Manager who can improve international shipping, coordinate customs processes, and strengthen cross-border logistics performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage international import and export shipments across multiple transportation modes.
- Coordinate customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and customers.
- Oversee trade documentation, shipping records, and customs requirements.
- Monitor freight costs, transit times, shipment status, and logistics performance.
- Improve import/export processes, compliance controls, visibility, and operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Typically requires 5+ years of progressive import/export, international logistics, freight, or trade operations experience.
Education
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, international business, transportation, business, or a related field is typically preferred.
Certifications
Certifications in international trade, customs, logistics, or supply chain management can strengthen a candidate's qualifications.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$80k-$135k
Performance-Based Bonus
Experience Level
5+ years
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive Import Export Market
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About International Logistics
International Logistics focuses on coordinating the movement of goods across global markets while managing transportation, customs, trade documentation, suppliers, and cross-border supply chain requirements. Brightway recruits experienced professionals across import/export management, global logistics, international trade, customs compliance, freight management, and related supply chain functions.
