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Shipping Manager / Officer
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Your new company
A leading high-tech manufacturer in the Aerospace / Defence Sector.
Your new role
Please note this will initially be a Fixed Term Contract (3-6 months) but will likely transition into a Permanent position. Please apply for more information and so that I can explain the reasons for the initial FTC.
In this role you will:
- Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components, ground equipment, and support materials
- Select and manage relationships with specialist couriers and freight forwarders
- Monitor transit timelines and ensure secure handling of sensitive payloads
- Manage all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export control paperwork
- Ensure compliance with UK customs regulations and work within the Compliance Team to ensure full compliance with all UK Export Control (SPIRE & LITE), and relevant ITAR/EAR requirements
- Liaise with customs brokers and government bodies as required
You will also:
- Evaluate shipping and logistics processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and cost control
- Maintain relationships with logistics providers to support agile project delivery
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What you'll need to succeed
You will already be proven in a Shipping / Logistics role, ideally within High-Tech Manufacturing, Aerospace or Defence. You will be familiar with UK customs, export control (SPIRE), and international freight regulations. Experience of ITAR and EAR is a definite advantage but not essential, as support and training can be provided. You will have experience of ERP and inventory systems (SAPS/4HANA Business systems an advantage), and will be confident with Microsoft Excel and shipment tracking platforms.
What you'll get in return
Competitive day rate / salary and benefits. This is an opportunity to join a highly successful business making world-leading technology with fascinating applications. Be part of something special.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Customs Compliance
- Customs Procedures
- Customs Regulations
- Customs Brokerage
- Import Compliance
- Export Compliance
- Trade Compliance
- Global Trade Compliance
- HMRC Compliance
- Customs Declarations
- Commodity Codes
- Tariff Classification
- Shipping Management
- International Shipping
- Global Logistics
- Freight Forwarding
- Transportation Management
- Distribution Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Operations
- Carrier Management
- ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
- SPIRE
- Export Control
- Strategic Export Controls
- UK Export Licensing
- Military Export Controls
- Defence Sector
- Aerospace Industry
- Controlled Goods
- Compliance Management
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