We are recruiting for a Shipping Officer for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage. Ideally you will have current SC Clearance, if not you must be eligible to obtain it.
Responsibilities:
To liaise and work closely with our export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders. To deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business
Role requirements
* Timely delivery of product in line with project demands.
* Creation, completion and management of documentation required to effect export deliveries, to include, transport documents, hazardous goods note, customs formalities etc.
* Topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers
* Liaise with transport both UK and International.
* Undertake Imports and report Intrastats as required.
* Promotion of functional excellence
* Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences
* Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level
* Identify process improvements to create an efficient and cost effective service
* Day to day knowledge of all movements from site
Experience
* Detailed knowledge of export legislation
* Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
* Interpersonal skills across different business functions
* Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.
* Experience with SAP
* Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft applications
* Experience within an Engineering/Manufacturing organisation
This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35