Shipping Officer

An experienced Shipping Officer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

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.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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