Why work for Martin-Baker
A career in aerospace with an engineering firm that saves lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.
We’re the leading global provider of ejection seats, crashworthy seats and associated safety systems. Providing the world’s most advanced equipment, we support over 70 aircraft types, proud to reflect that we have saved over 7,730 lives, have over 16,800 seats in service and satisfy the latest in pilot operational capabilities and safety standards.
Within the UK our 1,200 colleagues are located across two sites at Chalgrove, Oxfordshire and Denham, Uxbridge.
What You’ll Be Doing
At Martin-Baker our purpose is to save lives and as Import Logistics Coordinator within the International Logistics Department, you’ll support this mission. The team transacts between 70-100 imports a month and with newly implemented import processes, this is an exciting time to join the team.
The role has various responsibilities which will encompass coordination tasks such as providing clearance instructions for items which have been sourced by Martin-Baker for own use, items which are being returned for repair and test equipment. Managing the Return Material Authorisation (RMA) process from initial contact from the customer, until the item is received at Martin-Baker. The role includes collaboration with multiple stakeholders such as carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and HMRC. You’ll be involved with Customs Compliance, controlling the Inward Processing Relief process from RMA to Bill of Discharge. Working closely with import brokers to ensure compliance with import and customs procedures including but not limited to Returned Goods Relief, IPR (for Repairs), and Home Use.
You’ll organise and maintain comprehensive import shipment records, ensuring that documentation is complete and accessible for audit purposes, verifying/reviewing shipping documents / MSS reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with customs requirements. Working closely with internal teams with high professional standards, you’ll also proactively communicate with external partners to resolve issues.
Characteristics & Skills
* Established experience of import processes within a manufacturing environment including not limited to Returned Goods Relief, Inward Processing Relief (for Repairs), and Home Use.
* Strong experience of using Microsoft Office products.
* Experience of using SAP or equivalent enterprise systems experience would be beneficial (can be trained).
* Be a team player, with the ability to work independently.
* Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
* Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others.
* Committed to the highest standards.
* Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.
Your Benefits In Detail
* Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
* 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
* Personalised training and development plan
* Healthcare Plan
* 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Occupational Health team
* Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.
For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.
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