World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Shipping Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Someone from a Logistics Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Export Officer/Coordinator background would be great.
Experience required:
- Used to working under pressure, liaising with team leaders and other stakeholders across the business to drive productivity
- Experience with SAP
- Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft applications
- Experience within an Engineering/Manufacturing organisation
Hourly Rate: £24.72ph
Contract Duration: 12 Months (and then ongoing thereafter)
Shipping Officer Job Description:
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
Skillset/experience required:
- 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.