Planning & Logistics Manager

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. ​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne Valeport have more than 50 years’ experience designing and manufacturing oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instruments. We are committed to supplying innovative, high quality, reliable instrumentation, and our philosophy of keeping development and manufacturing entirely in-house means we can retain complete control over all aspects of our product range.

Our stunning riverside premises in the picturesque town of Totnes in the southwest of the UK houses every facility required for design, CNC machining, environmental testing, assembly, calibration and servicing. This end-to-end approach means customers can have complete faith in our expertise and be assured that we will continue to provide them with the high levels of quality, performance and service they have come to expect.

We are looking for a Logistics & Shipping Supervisor to join our business, managing a small team. Please note that this role is 100% site-based at St Peters Quay, Totnes, Devon.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for all aspects of logistics and shipping, ensuring high levels of customer service, on-time delivery, inventory control and compliance with all applicable corporate, legal and regulatory requirements for shipping of standard, export controlled and dangerous goods.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a small team consisting of a Logistics Co-ordinator and Manufacturing Operations Trainee.

Upon notification of goods readiness and in line with all corporate and regulatory requirements, ensure shipments are made on a timely basis in line with customer/supplier requirements and with the intention of achieving 100% on-time delivery.

Ensure correct end-user paperwork is received and make licence applications in accordance with all relevant regulations. Ensure goods are not shipped until correct authorisations are in place.

Ensure software and technology exports and transfers are adequately controlled in line with current regulations.

Work with the Customs Analyst to oversee customs processes to ensure accuracy of entries and clearance instructions.

Manage and maintain standard operating procedures pertaining to shipping and logistics with reference to compliance for goods inward and outward transactions.

With the Customs Analyst ensure compliance with Corporate procedures for including post entry review, HTS Classification, Country of Origin, valuation & preference, export classification, export licencing and sanctions compliance.

Identifying potential areas of vulnerability and risk within the organisation. Evaluate, investigate and communicate potential risks to the Operations Director along with actions to mitigate.

Act as a point of contact for any internal or external enquiries and audits related to shipping and logistics.

Provide assistance as required for any internal or external enquiries and audits related to export/import compliance.

Identify all training needs within the Shipping & Logistics organisation.

Ensure complete and through records are kept and efficiently maintained for all shipments.

Ensure all operating areas are kept clean, tidy and secure.

It may be necessary for changes to be made to this job description in accordance with the needs of the role and the organisation. Existing duties may be changed, and new duties may be added, and the employee agrees to carry out all such duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them by their manager whether or not those duties fall within their job title or job description.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

Experience in a controlled shipping environment (dangerous or export controlled goods)

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to supervise a small team including daily workload, priority setting and annual performance reviews

Strong computer skills, ERP skills a plus (IFS preferable)

Preferred:

Working knowledge & recent experience of UK customs regulations for import and export compliance, policies, documentation and processes including Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and export clearance is preferred.

Solid understanding of export controls as they apply to general commercial product lines

Knowledge of UK Government export licensing and application processes;

Behavioural Competencies/Physical requirements:

High attention to accuracy

Flexibility to support other team members as required

Willing to work for the best interests of the business

Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties

Encourage a positive, safe, supportive working environment

Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently

Range of benefits include.

Pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.

Life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.

Salary sacrifice Hybrid/Electric car scheme

25 days holiday per annum plus public holidays.

Holiday purchase scheme of up to an additional 5 days per year.

Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, (Medi-cash).

Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Enhanced family-friendly benefits.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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