MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow


Reference Number: R01689

An opportunity has arisen within a fast moving Logistics Team for a Principal Shipping Officer to manage the shipping team whilst liaising and working closely with our export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders to effectively Import / Export product in the UK.

What we're looking for

• Detailed knowledge of UK Movements and International Trade, import / export legislation and processes
• Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
• Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.
  

Here's what’s in it for you

• Managing an established shipping team to meet business demands with Import / Exports for all Manufacturing
• The chance to employ skills and knowledge to MBDA bringing best practice working across the shipping teams in Bolton and Stevenage

What would you get?

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities!
The Role

• Manage the Shipping Team at Bolton to deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business
• Ensure 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.
  
• Ensure topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers, Hazardous Goods Registers, MOD Form 640 MOD Form 650 Registers
• Liaise with transport and freight forwarding companies both UK and International to ensure worldwide delivery of hardware maintaining compliance with both MBDA Processes and external legislation
• Promotion of functional excellence
• Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences, working closely with them to achieve and maintain DIT Accreditation
• Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level
• Establish and maintain best practice utilising continuous improvement activities
• Identify process improvements to create an efficient and cost effective service
• Produce and implement KPI’s
• Ensure all Staff Training records are topical
• Bring Best Practice to the team working closely with the shipping team in Stevenage to align processes.
  
• Promote and maintain effective working relationships with Trade Unions
• Maintain Health & Safety for area of responsibility, ensuring good housekeeping and a safe working environment that is consistent with all Health & Safety at Work and COSHH requirements.
  
• Maintain AAC Accreditation for MOD Stock

Join a great team!

You will be managing a dynamic, focussed team responsible for Imports / Export in the UK from the Bolton Manufacturing Site.


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