United Kingdom · International Business Global · Principal/Manager (12-16 years)

Global Logistics Manager

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

Experience bandPrincipal/Manager (12-16 years)
Direct reports5-8 reports
Reports toDirector of Global Trade
UK framework levelUsually a manager, or the deepest specialist in a team

Also advertised as Head of Export Operations · International Trade Manager · Supply Chain Logistics Manager · Export & Compliance Manager

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1What this role really is

This isn't just about moving boxes; it's about making sure our products get where they need to be, on time and without costing us a fortune in fines or lost revenue. As Global Logistics Manager, you'll be the one orchestrating our entire export operation, making sure the team runs like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the go-to person for all things shipping, customs, and getting our goods across borders without a hitch. Honestly, it's a critical role that keeps our global business moving.

2What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

ERP / Global Trade System (e.g., SAP S/4HANA GTS, Oracle NetSuite)Strategic

Leading the selection and implementation of new GTS modules, working with IT to architect integrations, and defining master data governance for trade compliance across the organisation.

Logistics Platforms (e.g., Flexport, Kuehne+Nagel myKN, Descartes)Strategic

Managing relationships with platform vendors, leading RFPs for freight services, and using platform analytics to design our overall carrier and network strategy.

Customs/Compliance Software (e.g., E2open, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE)Architect

Defining and configuring the compliance rule engine, ensuring the overall system's accuracy and legal compliance, and managing responses to customs audits using system data.

Microsoft 365 (Expert Excel, Power BI, SharePoint)Strategic

Using Power BI (connected to ERP data) to create executive-level dashboards on logistics spend and performance; leveraging SharePoint for document control workflows and team collaboration.

Document Management Systems (e.g., SharePoint, OpenText)Strategic

Setting the enterprise-wide policy for trade document retention and security, and evaluating and selecting new document management platforms for the global team.

3What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choice	Coming in	Where you are now	The step above
Carrier Selection & Contract Negotiation	Identifies potential carriers and gathers quotes for supervisor review.	Selects carriers for routine shipments based on established criteria; negotiates spot rates within approved limits.	Recommends preferred carriers for specific lanes; negotiates service level agreements for key accounts.
Trade Compliance Issue Resolution	Escalates all compliance flags to supervisor for guidance.	Resolves routine compliance issues (e.g., missing documents) following established procedures; escalates novel issues.	Investigates and resolves complex compliance discrepancies; makes recommendations for process changes to prevent recurrence.
Team Hiring & Performance Management	No hiring authority; receives performance feedback from supervisor.	Provides informal feedback to new joiners; participates in interview panels.	Mentors junior team members; provides structured feedback for performance reviews.
Budget Allocation & Cost Control	Tracks individual shipment costs; flags discrepancies.	Manages costs for assigned shipments within budget; identifies potential savings.	Identifies cost-saving opportunities across specific lanes or processes; provides input for budget planning.

4How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Freight Spend Variance

How well you manage the annual freight budget compared to what we planned for.

Target · Within +/- 2% of forecast

If the annual freight budget is £2M, staying between £1.96M and £2.04M means you're hitting the target. Anything outside that, and we'll need to talk about why.

Customs Fines & Penalties

The total value of fines or penalties incurred due to customs errors or non-compliance.

Target · Zero major fines (>£5,000) annually

We had a £15K fine last year because of an incorrect HTS code. Your job is to make sure that doesn't happen again, or at least catch it before it becomes a major issue.

On-Time Delivery Performance (OTD)

The percentage of international shipments that arrive at the customer's specified delivery date.

Target · >95% for top 10 lanes; >90% overall

If we send 100 shipments to Germany, and 96 arrive on time, that's 96%. We're tracking this closely because it directly impacts customer satisfaction.

Logistics Cost per Unit/Shipment

The average cost to ship one unit or one consignment internationally.

Target · 5% reduction year-on-year

If it cost us £10 per unit to ship last year, we want to see that come down to £9.50 this year. This means optimising routes, negotiating better rates, and improving efficiency.

Team Productivity (Shipments Processed)

The average number of export shipments processed per team member.

Target · 10% increase year-on-year (without compromising accuracy)

If your team currently handles 200 shipments a month, we'd want to see that grow to 220 next year. This isn't about burning people out; it's about smarter processes and tools.

Team Development & Retention

How well you're growing your team's capabilities and keeping them engaged.

Low voluntary turnover within your team
clear progression plans for each direct report
positive feedback in annual engagement surveys
junior team members taking on more complex tasks independently.

Strategic Carrier Relationship Management

The quality and effectiveness of our relationships with key freight forwarders and carriers.

Regular, productive business reviews with top carriers
ability to secure favourable rates and service levels
carriers proactively bringing solutions to us
quick resolution of service issues.

Process Optimisation & Innovation

Your ability to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and bring in new ideas or technologies.

Documented process improvements leading to measurable gains (e.g., reduced manual steps, faster document turnaround)
successful pilot projects for new logistics software or AI tools
team members suggesting improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

How effectively you work with other departments to achieve shared goals.

Sales and Operations teams consistently praise your team's support
active participation in cross-departmental projects
early involvement in new product launches to plan logistics
smooth information flow between your team and others.

Risk Management & Compliance Culture

How well you instil a culture of compliance and proactively manage trade risks within your team.

Team members consistently adhere to compliance procedures
proactive identification of potential compliance gaps
regular training sessions on trade regulations
clear escalation paths for compliance issues.

5Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy

Building and Optimising Systems

You'll spend time looking at our current processes, spotting inefficiencies, and then working with your team to design and implement better ways of doing things. This might mean rolling out new software or simply refining a document flow.

Seeing a new automated customs declaration process you championed reduce manual entry errors by 80% and save 10 hours a week for your team.

Developing People and Teams

A good chunk of your week will involve one-to-ones, coaching sessions, and helping your team members solve their trickiest problems. You'll get satisfaction from seeing them grow and take on more responsibility.

An Export Specialist you've mentored for a year successfully leading a complex Letter of Credit transaction entirely on their own.

Driving Business Impact through Efficiency

You'll be constantly looking for ways to reduce costs, speed up delivery, and improve compliance. Your decisions directly affect our profitability and our reputation with customers.

Negotiating a new freight contract that saves the company £100K annually while maintaining service levels.

What frustrates people

Dealing with constant, sometimes petty, inter-departmental politics, especially between Sales and Operations.
The sheer volume of unexpected issues: vessels delayed, customs holds, carrier errors – it's a constant firefighting exercise.
Budget constraints that prevent you from implementing all the 'best-in-class' solutions you'd like.
The struggle to get accurate, timely information from other teams (e.g., product data from Engineering, sales forecasts from Sales).
The pressure to deliver faster and cheaper, while also maintaining perfect compliance and quality.

What this role does not give you

A purely technical individual contributor path—you'll be managing people and processes.
A predictable, 'set it and forget it' environment—the global trade landscape changes constantly.
Complete autonomy without accountability—you'll have significant authority but also significant responsibility for outcomes.

6Who you work with

This role directly impacts our ability to serve international markets, influencing customer satisfaction, delivery reliability, and our overall landed cost of goods. You'll be responsible for a significant portion of our operational budget and play a key part in mitigating trade compliance risks that could affect our entire organisation.

Inside the business

Sales Leadership (Regional and Global)
Operations & Warehouse Management
Finance (Accounts Payable, Treasury)
Product Management
Legal & Compliance

Outside the business

Freight Forwarders & Carriers (Air, Ocean, Road)
Customs Brokers
Trade Compliance Software Vendors
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Providers
Customs Authorities

7What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

Proven experience (at least 5 years) in a Senior Export Specialist or Trade Compliance Lead role, managing complex international shipments and compliance.
A track record of successfully leading or mentoring junior team members, demonstrating strong people development skills.
Demonstrable experience in negotiating with freight forwarders and carriers, securing favourable rates and service levels.
Deep, practical knowledge of Incoterms® 2020, HS/HTS classification, and export documentation requirements.
Hands-on experience with at least one major ERP/GTS system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and customs/compliance software.
Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and ideally some experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
A solid understanding of global trade regulations, including export controls and sanctions screening.

8What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

AI-Powered Predictive Analytics for Logistics

Predicting freight delays, demand fluctuations, and optimal routing using AI will become standard. You'll need to understand how these models work (at a high level) to leverage them for strategic decision-making and validate their outputs.

Machine Learning Fundamentals (e.g., Regression, Classification) · Data Feature Engineering · Model Interpretability (Explainable AI) · Integration of AI with ERP/TMS

This quarter: Complete an introductory online course on AI/ML for business managers.
Next quarter: Work with our IT or Data Science team to understand how they're using predictive models elsewhere in the business.
Month 6: Identify one area in logistics (e.g., port congestion prediction) where an AI tool could provide significant value.
Ongoing: Read industry reports and case studies on AI applications in supply chain and logistics.

Quick win: Start experimenting with AI tools (like ChatGPT or Claude) for basic forecasting scenarios or to summarise complex industry reports. It's a low-cost way to get familiar with the technology.

Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability & Documentation

Blockchain offers immutable records for tracking goods and documents, promising greater transparency and security in global trade. While not mainstream yet, understanding its potential will be crucial for future-proofing our operations.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) · Smart Contracts in Logistics · Use Cases for Traceability · Interoperability Challenges

This quarter: Read up on the basics of blockchain and its applications in supply chain.
Next quarter: Attend a webinar or workshop on blockchain in logistics.
Month 6: Evaluate one specific scenario (e.g., tracking a high-value component) where blockchain might offer a tangible benefit.
Ongoing: Keep an eye on industry pilot projects and consortiums exploring blockchain in trade.

Quick win: Familiarise yourself with major industry players like TradeLens (Maersk/IBM) and their offerings. Understanding the landscape is the first step.

9Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up

Regularly attending industry conferences and webinars (e.g., Multimodal, TransLogistica) to stay abreast of the latest trends and network with peers.
Subscribing to trade publications and newsletters (e.g., Lloyd's List, Journal of Commerce) to keep up with market dynamics and regulatory changes.
Participating in professional associations (e.g., CILT, IOE&IT) to engage in continuous learning and contribute to industry best practices.
Seeking out opportunities to mentor junior professionals, which helps solidify your own understanding and leadership skills.

10How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

The new skill this role is being asked for: Digital Transformation Leadership

Our industry is rapidly adopting new technologies, from AI to IoT in logistics. Managers who can lead their teams through these changes, rather than just react to them, will be invaluable. It's about spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance using new tools.

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Digital Transformation Leadership

Our industry is rapidly adopting new technologies, from AI to IoT in logistics. Managers who can lead their teams through these changes, rather than just react to them, will be invaluable. It's about spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance using new tools.

Change Management Frameworks
Technology Adoption Strategies
Data Governance Principles
Cybersecurity Awareness

Advanced Data Storytelling

We're drowning in data, but insights are scarce. As a manager, you'll need to not only understand complex logistics data but also translate it into compelling stories that influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions. It's about making the numbers mean something.

Visualisation Best Practices
Narrative Structure for Data
Audience-Centric Communication
Identifying Key Performance Drivers

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

Incoterms® 2020 Application & Strategy
Harmonized System (HS/HTS) Code Classification & Governance
Export Documentation Mastery & Audit
Letter of Credit (L/C) & Documentary Collection Management
Freight Forwarder & Carrier Network Management
Trade Compliance & Sanctions Screening Policy

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

1
From Senior Export Specialist (L3)
Roughly 4-7 years at L3/L4 level
Skills to master
- You'd need to move from managing complex shipments to managing people and processes. This means developing strong leadership, strategic thinking, and budget management skills. You'll need to show you can build and lead a team, not just be the best individual contributor.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully mentored 2+ junior team members to independent capability.
- Led significant process improvement projects with measurable impact.
- Demonstrated ability to handle major compliance issues and provide strategic recommendations.
- Took ownership of a key carrier relationship or a specific trade lane, showing commercial acumen.
2
From Trade Compliance Lead (L4)
Roughly 3-5 years at L4 level
Skills to master
- While you'd have deep compliance expertise, you'd need to broaden your scope to include the full operational aspects of logistics, including carrier management, network optimisation, and overall team leadership. It's about moving from a specialist lead to a general manager.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully built and governed the HTS code database for the entire organisation.
- Led responses to multiple customs audits with positive outcomes.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive trade compliance training programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams on compliance matters.
3
External Hire (from similar managerial role)
N/A
Skills to master
- You'd need to demonstrate a direct transferable track record of managing a global logistics function, including team leadership, budget accountability, and strategic oversight. We'd be looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bringing fresh perspectives and proven methodologies.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed a team of 5+ logistics professionals for at least 3 years.
- Accountable for a logistics budget of £1M+.
- Proven experience in implementing logistics technology or process improvements.
- Strong network within the freight and trade compliance industry.

11Where this role leads

The long view:Your journey with us isn't just about this role; it's about building a career. We're committed to giving you the tools, challenges, and support you need to reach your full potential, whatever path you choose to take.

Pay & demand

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The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Global Logistics Manager is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

12The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

Zavmo is a hyper-personalised AI learning platform. Twelve virtual tutors, each with a different way of teaching, and one orchestration agent that picks the right one for the moment. So every single lesson is shaped around you, your role, and the way you learn. Not a course everyone sits through. A conversation built for you, and no one else.

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13What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

Security in a Transport and Logistics EnvironmentEntry Level

Applied to your work in Global Logistics Manager

The objective of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of security threats and breaches within a transport and logistics environment. Upon completion, learners will be able to secure goods and equipment according to established procedures, apply appropriate security measures, and recognise the roles and responsibilities of personnel in maintaining security.

How the thinking builds

Remember
Understand
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create

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One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

Your actual work Every lesson is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
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Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

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Evidenced on your work in Global Logistics Manager

You do not finish by watching something. You finish by showing it on the work you already do, against the measures this job is judged on.

Freight Spend VarianceHow well you manage the annual freight budget compared to what we planned for.If the annual freight budget is £2M, staying between £1.96M and £2.04M means you're hitting the target. Anything outside that, and we'll need to talk about why.Within +/- 2% of forecast
Customs Fines & PenaltiesThe total value of fines or penalties incurred due to customs errors or non-compliance.We had a £15K fine last year because of an incorrect HTS code. Your job is to make sure that doesn't happen again, or at least catch it before it becomes a major issue.Zero major fines (>£5,000) annually
On-Time Delivery Performance (OTD)The percentage of international shipments that arrive at the customer's specified delivery date.If we send 100 shipments to Germany, and 96 arrive on time, that's 96%. We're tracking this closely because it directly impacts customer satisfaction.>95% for top 10 lanes; >90% overall
Logistics Cost per Unit/ShipmentThe average cost to ship one unit or one consignment internationally.If it cost us £10 per unit to ship last year, we want to see that come down to £9.50 this year. This means optimising routes, negotiating better rates, and improving efficiency.5% reduction year-on-year

and 1 more in the full scoreboard below.

These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Global Logistics Manager to Director of Global Trade (L6), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 5 · in progressAI Fluency→ Director of Global Trade (L6)→ your design

Where this takes you

Your journey with us isn't just about this role; it's about building a career. We're committed to giving you the tools, challenges, and support you need to reach your full potential, whatever path you choose to take.

See Your Progress GrowIllustration

Global Logistics Manager

Incoterms® 2020 Application & Strategy
Harmonized System (HS/HTS) Code Classification & Governance
Export Documentation Mastery & Audit
Letter of Credit (L/C) & Documentary Collection Management
Freight Forwarder & Carrier Network Management
Trade Compliance & Sanctions Screening Policy

This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

14The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Global Logistics Manager is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

Director of Global Trade (L6)
3-5 years in the Global Logistics Manager role
This is a significant step up, moving from managing a function to shaping the entire global trade strategy for the business unit.
- Designing global logistics networks and supply chain architecture.
- Leading major 3PL partnership evaluations and selections.
- Driving multi-year trade compliance strategy and risk frameworks.
- M&A due diligence and integration for global trade aspects.

Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be honest, managing global logistics is a beast. You're drowning in data, chasing documents, and constantly putting out fires. But what if you could give your team back hours every week, letting them focus on the strategic stuff rather than the tedious tasks? That's where AI comes in. We're not talking about replacing people; we're talking about supercharging them.

As Global Logistics Manager, you're not just using AI yourself; you're leading its adoption across your team. You'll be looking for opportunities to embed AI into workflows, making your team more efficient, more accurate, and frankly, happier. Imagine a world where the mundane is automated, and your team can focus on solving the truly complex problems. We're building that future, and you'll be at the helm.

Automated Document Generation & Validation

Imagine AI pulling data from sales orders, packing lists, and your ERP to automatically draft Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, and customs declarations. It'll even cross-reference documents for discrepancies before a human ever sees them, flagging potential issues that could lead to fines. This frees up your team from mind-numbing data entry and error-checking.

Intelligent HS Code & Compliance Screening

Instead of your team spending hours researching HS codes for new products or manually screening for denied parties, AI can do it in seconds. It'll analyse product descriptions, suggest the most accurate HS codes with rationale, and run real-time denied party screenings across multiple databases. You'll lead the integration of these tools to ensure robust compliance without the manual grind.

Real-Time Regulation Monitoring & Summarisation

The world of trade regulations changes constantly. An AI assistant can monitor updates from customs authorities globally, summarising critical changes relevant to our top export markets. You'll use this to keep your team ahead of the curve, asking questions like, 'What are the new import requirements for batteries into the EU?' and getting instant, actionable answers.

Proactive Shipment Communication & Anomaly Detection

AI can monitor real-time tracking data, spot anomalies (e.g., a vessel is 48 hours late, a container is stuck), and automatically draft clear, concise update emails for your team to review and send to customers or sales. It can even predict potential delays before they become critical, giving your team a head start on problem-solving.

Common questions

How do you become a Global Logistics Manager?

Common routes in include From Senior Export Specialist (L3) (Roughly 4-7 years at L3/L4 level), From Trade Compliance Lead (L4) (Roughly 3-5 years at L4 level) and External Hire (from similar managerial role) (N/A). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Global Logistics Manager progress to?

This role can lead on to Director of Global Trade (L6) (3-5 years in the Global Logistics Manager role), depending on the skills you build.

What level is a Global Logistics Manager in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 5 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for a Global Logistics Manager?

Increasingly, Digital Transformation Leadership and Advanced Data Storytelling. These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most of them were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

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What it costs

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

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Searching and planning stay free. You only pay when you start learning.
Your credits are yours. Regulated, and they don't vanish when a subscription ends.
Cancel any time and billing stops. No notice period, no minimum term.

Your path, personalised

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.

This route runs to 10 national skill standards. That is a real journey.

Zavmo shapes a learning experience as unique as you are. It fits how you learn, your pace and the work you already do. Every step stays benchmarked to recognised national standards. That’s the plan for becoming a Global Logistics Manager: personal to you, and it still counts. The first steps are free.

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15Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 5

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in International Business Global

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills you'll gain here are highly transferable. You could move into logistics leadership roles in other industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, automotive, high-tech), or even transition into consulting, advising other companies on their global supply chain challenges. Your expertise in international trade is always in demand.

Not sure this is the right direction?

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Global Logistics Manager

What's rising in its place

Digital Transformation Leadership

Advanced Data Storytelling

Skills this role draws on

Technical

How you actually get there, here

From Senior Export Specialist (L3)

From Trade Compliance Lead (L4)

External Hire (from similar managerial role)

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

Roles this leads to

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

A conversation, not a course

No two people run this the same way

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Your journey with us isn't just about this role; it's about building a career. We're committed to giving you the tools, challenges, and support you need to reach your full potential, whatever path you choose to take.

Everything else the record holds

The career path, and where it branches

Director of Global Trade (L6)

Where AI is starting to help

Automated Document Generation & Validation

Intelligent HS Code & Compliance Screening

Real-Time Regulation Monitoring & Summarisation

Proactive Shipment Communication & Anomaly Detection

Common questions

You’ve started things before

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.