Stock Control & Logistics Lead (Air & Sea)
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Stock control clerks and assistants
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Description
We’re En Route. We’re a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers.
En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.
Are you ready to become part of our story?
Created by En Route colleagues, our values sit at the very heart of our business.
The Lead manages two Coordinators and maintains strong, performance‑driven relationships with all freight forwarders, ensuring efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and reliable delivery performance. They will identify optimal global distribution methods, support the expansion of the forwarding network, and ensure all required documentation, processes, and controls are in place to deliver goods to final destinations on time and in full. Close collaboration with the wider Stock Control & Logistics team, Supply Planning, and Customer Service is essential to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers.
En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.
Are you ready to become part of our story?
Created by En Route colleagues, our values sit at the very heart of our business.
- Birthday day off
- 25 days off a year
- Company bonus scheme
- Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
- Medical Insurance
- Referral Scheme
- Social Events
- Flexi Time
The Lead manages two Coordinators and maintains strong, performance‑driven relationships with all freight forwarders, ensuring efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and reliable delivery performance. They will identify optimal global distribution methods, support the expansion of the forwarding network, and ensure all required documentation, processes, and controls are in place to deliver goods to final destinations on time and in full. Close collaboration with the wider Stock Control & Logistics team, Supply Planning, and Customer Service is essential to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop two Coordinators, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and high performance.
- Provide coaching on freight processes, documentation standards, and operational best practice.
- Promote continuous learning, operational discipline, and effective stakeholder communication.
- Oversee daily Air and Sea freight movements from UK export hubs to global destinations including the Middle East, Far East, North America, Asia, and Australasia.
- Ensure all import/export documentation is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, CoOs, Certificates of Conformity, licences).
- Manage bookings, pre‑alerts, container planning, and carrier communication via freight forwarders.
- Monitor capacity, transit times, and route performance to ensure timely, efficient movement of goods.
- Act as subject matter expert for Incoterms, HS codes, duties, tariffs, and restricted trade requirements.
- Advise teams on customs processes, duty optimisation, and regulatory considerations.
- Develop and maintain compliant documentation processes and ensure adherence to export controls and country‑specific regulations.
- Experience managing or supervising operational team members.
- Knowledge of restricted goods, controlled exports, or dual‑use regulations.
- Experience within consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, or project‑based logistics.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Please no agencies.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are dedicated to ensuring a fair a
nd accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please let us know – we’re here to help!
Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.
We take your privacy seriously. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your information will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.
Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.
We take your privacy seriously. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your information will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.