Shipping Officer

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
Salary: Circa £39,000 depending on experience
What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.
The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced shipping officer to join our growing team. You will bring with you experience in shipping and logistics within the UK and globally using road, sea and air transport.

As shipping officer you will be responsible for arranging & overseeing all export shipments from site to destinations all over the world to meet customer demands by road, sea or air. These will be sent in a timely manner whilst adhering to the MBDA processes to deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business. You will collaborate and work closely with our in house export control team, customs department and our freight forwarders.

• 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.
• Good knowledge of incoterms and tariff codes
• Ensure topicality of Export Register, Transport Registers, Hazardous Goods Register
• Arrange UK and International transport movements. This also includes liaising closely with Security and Export control departments.
• Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences
• Maintain topicality with all 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
• General day to day housekeeping, ensuring any required administrative duties are completed for each shipment, ensuring we are audit compliant at all times
• Promotion of functional excellence
• You will be expected to undertake Known consignor and hazardous goods (ADR, IMDG, IATA) training and remain compliant to the controls put in place.

Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
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