Logistics Specialist

Job Title: Logistics Specialist
Location: WMFTS - China - No 211, Wenjing Road
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

What you’ll be doing
Import & Export Operations
Prepare and verify import/export documentation.
Coordinate daily customs declaration activities with customs brokers.
Liaise with freight forwarders for consolidation, booking, routing and delivery arrangements.
Maintain accurate filing and classification of import/export documentation to ensure compliance and minimise duty exposure.
Support foreign exchange declaration and related financial processes.
Logistics Coordination
Track and monitor shipments to ensure on‑time delivery and resolve delays.
Coordinate inbound/outbound transportation and provide delivery confirmation to internal teams.
Review and analyse logistics costs and recommend optimisation opportunities.
Support stock checks for Sales and Operations by confirming shipment status.
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Ensure logistics activities comply with Chinese customs, CIQ and relevant government regulations.
Maintain up‑to‑date understanding of import/export laws, HS codes, duty rules and trade requirements.
Support internal/external audits related to logistics compliance.
Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration
Manage day‑to‑day communication with logistics partners and service providers.
Support supplier evaluations for logistics and freight vendors.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Finance, Sales and Global Logistics.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline logistics processes and documentation.
Support 5S, EHS and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in departmental projects and system upgrades.

Skills/Experience:

This is what you’ll need to be successful in this role5
Personal Attributes
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Detail‑oriented and committed to accuracy and compliance.
Proactive, hands‑on and able to work independently.
Strong problem‑solving capability with ability to prioritise effectively.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrates WMFTS Core Values.
Previous Experience
3–5 years of import/export or logistics experience in manufacturing, global trade or supply chain.
Familiarity with customs regulations, CIQ requirements and import/export processes.
Experience with freight forwarding, international shipping and logistics coordination.
Experience working with customs brokers, forwarders and regulatory authorities.
Experience in multi‑cultural or multinational organisations is advantageous.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
Customs declaration or inspection‑related certifications preferred.
Professional English proficiency (written and verbal).
Knowledge of ERP/logistics systems is beneficial.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.