Shipping Officer

Morson Talent are working closely with one of the UK’s key defence suppliers based in Stevenage. Our client are looking for a Shipping Officer to join them on an initial 12 month fixed term basis.

• Rates: £17.50 - £18.40 PAYE Bracket OR £23.51 - £24.72 Umbrella Bracket
• Monday - Friday 37 hours a week (with an early finish on Fridays)
• Initial 12 month contract with the strong likelihood of extension
• SC, can start on BPSS - UKEO
• Full Time Onsite

Job Summary

- 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

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

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.