Shipping Lead

at  Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine

ABOUT YOU:

• Significant experience in a logistics environment
• In depth knowledge of Shipping Compliance
• Knowledge of Import & Export (duties)
• Certified with a creditable Logistics Security & Awareness Training
• Ability to build and performance manage a team
• Great interpersonal skills to get the team onboard
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, busy environment
• Knowledge of ERP System(s)
• Knowledge in the Environment of Marine Logistics (desirable)
• Commitment to results
• Self motivated

ABOUT US

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7support to all of our customers.
Our company grows because of our employees’ dedication and commitment to achieving our mission, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development.
We are committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status, including race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.

Sperry Marine has over 100 years of history and are a global leader in the marine navigation systems industry, providing integrated technical solutions for the commercial sector.
As a leader in commercial maritime navigation solutions, Sperry Marine is targeting excellence in our delivery to customers.
The role of the Shipping Lead is to lead, develop and manage a team of Shipping Officers in line with customer requirements. It reports directly into the Global Logistics Manager and is a perfect role for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys leading and developing team and has strong stakeholder management experience.

You will be responsible for the following expected key daily duties;

• Ensure that the day to day Shipping Coordination operation runs smoothly, ensuring that all shipping requests are managed in a timely manner
• Be at hand for both the team and wider business to answer enquires and provide support
• Plan and manage a busy workload across the team and maintain a high presence within the work space
• Maximise results through building and maintaining effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Work effectively and creatively to achieve targets through managing trends and continuously improving processes and ways of working, confident to test new ways of working to engage the team
• Enhance and develop the existing capabilities of a team