Shipping Officer (Hybrid working, 3 days office, 2 days at home)

• Responsible for planning and coordinating international shipments of raw material and finished goods with approved freight forwarders, in accordance with the Shipping forecast and Business requirements

• Raise shipping documentation in line with Customer and destination country requirements

• Update the shipping planner on receipt of confirmed movement details

• Obtain and verify freight quotes for air, ocean, land freight and air charters from approved vendors

• Coordinate and issue Customs Clearance forms for imports and follow up on receipting customs documentation from freight forwarder and couriers to ensure compliance with audit requirements

• Review and confirm Letters of Credit are workable

• Check and present documents in accordance with Letters of Credit requirements

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Customer Delivery Managers, Sales, Commercial and all other stakeholders as required

• Support departmental and factory meetings as required

• Review and approve supplier invoices

• Ensure the Business is Importing and Exporting in accordance with UK Legislation

Benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme (Company pays 1.5x the employee’s contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
• Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
• Private health insurance
• Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Memberships