At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate air and sea export shipments while ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a respected global logistics organisation with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: $35 - $38 per hour, hybrid work options, and contract until January 2027.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment and enhance your freight forwarding skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in freight forwarding and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 38 $ per hour.
people2people are partnering with a well-established global freight forwarding and logistics organisation seeking an experienced Export Operator to join their Melbourne operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a freight forwarding professional looking for a long-term contract role with an immediate start. Working across both air and sea export operations, you'll join a supportive team environment where you'll play a key role in coordinating shipments, managing customer expectations and ensuring operational excellence.
The Role
Reporting to the Export Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating export shipments from booking through to departure, while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational accuracy. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating air and sea export bookings
- Arranging carrier bookings with airlines, shipping lines and co-loaders
- Organising transport, cargo receivals and shipment scheduling
- Preparing and checking export documentation, including Air Waybills and Bills of Lading
- Monitoring shipment progress and managing operational milestones
- Providing timely updates to customers, agents and stakeholders
- Liaising with overseas offices, customs brokers and service providers
- Assisting with job costing and invoicing activities
- Maintaining accurate records within CargoWise
- Supporting the wider export team to achieve operational deadlines and KPIs
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience within freight forwarding export operations
- Exposure to air freight, sea freight or both
- Strong understanding of export documentation and freight processes
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- CargoWise experience is highly regarded
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to operations
What's on Offer?
- Contract through to the end of January 2027
- $35 - $38 per hour + superannuation
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Join a respected global logistics business
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to further develop your air and sea freight knowledge
At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.
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