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:
1. Timely delivery of product in line with project demands.
2. Creation, completion and management of documentation required to effect export deliveries, to include, transport documents, hazardous goods note, customs formalities etc.
3. Topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers
4. Liaise with transport both UK and International.
5. Undertake Imports and report Intrastats as required.
6. Promotion of functional excellence
7. Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences
8. Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level
9. Identify process improvements to create an efficient and cost effective service
10. Day to day knowledge of all movements from site
What we are looking for:
11. Detailed knowledge of export legislation
12. Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
13. Interpersonal skills across different business functions
14. Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.
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