Shipping Controller

Reporting to the Team Lead, this Monday to Friday role is responsible for accurately controlling and co-ordinating the shipping and manifesting of cargo to all customer locations. Duties include:

• Responsible for overseeing the effective co-ordination of the movement of inbound and outbound cargo between vendors, ASCO Bases and various offshore locations.



• Ensure the customer's shipping is compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Specific focus should be applied to the adherence to the UK Oil and Gas Guidelines.



• Seek to understand client's requirements and deliver services that are responsive to diverse customer needs.



• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and suggest improvements and or changes to the process where required.



• Preparation of the load-out list and update daily.



• Oversee the effective distribution and dissemination of information.



• Interrogate client's load lists for anomalies and checking for timing issues.



• Expedite load list material and co-ordinate/manifest both inbound/outbound cargo.



• Tracking the customer's material though ASCO's/Client systems, investigating any issues or queries that may arise.



• Liaise between transport/vendors and client regarding cargo deliveries.



• Be conversant with manifesting systems and deal with discrepancies.



• Attending customer operational morning calls and ensuring information is communicated effectively to other members of the team and other departments.



• Production of various reports - Departure Reports, Deck Utilisation etc.



• Liaising with the client representatives\vessel masters\surveyors\bulk companies and building strong relationships.
  
  Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with stakeholder engagement skills.



• Problem solving with a logical approach.



• High level of attention to detail and ability to consider the bigger picture when planning.



• Effective Time Management with ability to plan and prioritise workload.



• Conversant with UK Oil and Gas Best Practice for the safe packing and handling of cargo to and from offshore locations.



• Knowledge of quayside operations.



• Competence in the use of Microsoft office programs (particularly word, Excel and PowerPoint.



• Exposure to Logistics/Financial management systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or similar.



• Operating knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.


Desirable Qualifications/Competencies


• Practical experience of HM Revenue & Customs and moving Dangerous Goods by Sea.



• Knowledge of SAP, WELS, MAXIMO and QMS.
  
  As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role., No

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  e.g. pension 5%, car allowance, bonus etc.
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