Job summary

Our defence client is looking for a Shipping Officer to join their team on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

shipping officer, SAP, Export

Important

Shipping Officer

Job description

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: £23.50ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role profile:

Our client is looking for a Shipping Officer to join their team on a contract basis. The role will support the export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders to deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business

Responsibilities:

• 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

What we are looking for:

• 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.