Shipping Officer (Hybrid working, 3 days office, 2 days at home)
• Responsible for planning and coordinating international shipments of raw material and finished goods with approved freight forwarders, in accordance with the Shipping forecast and Business requirements
• Raise shipping documentation in line with Customer and destination country requirements
• Update the shipping planner on receipt of confirmed movement details
• Obtain and verify freight quotes for air, ocean, land freight and air charters from approved vendors
• Coordinate and issue Customs Clearance forms for imports and follow up on receipting customs documentation from freight forwarder and couriers to ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Review and confirm Letters of Credit are workable
• Check and present documents in accordance with Letters of Credit requirements
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Customer Delivery Managers, Sales, Commercial and all other stakeholders as required
• Support departmental and factory meetings as required
• Review and approve supplier invoices
• Ensure the Business is Importing and Exporting in accordance with UK Legislation
Benefits include:
* 26 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays
* Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
* Contributory pension scheme (Company pays 1.5x the employee’s contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
* Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
* Private health insurance
* Sharesave Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Subsidised Gym Memberships