Assistant Import Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia HAYS Full time

A unique, permanent opportunity to join a global freight forwarding leader in the heart of Melbourne

**Your new company**

A global leader in the shipping space and operating for over 50 years, this business has grown from a one vessel operation to owning vessels in the hundreds, transporting goods across trade routes all over the world. This business is now looking for an experienced Assistant Import Manager to report directly to the General Manager in the Melbourne CBD.

**Your new role**

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

- Managing an import team of 9 whilst reporting regularly to the General Manager
- Overseeing customer orders whilst providing solutions based on their needs
- Coordinating shipping rates received on a national level from overseas stakeholders
- Analysis of financial reports, sales, and marketing to ensure insight to maximise growth and performance
- Preparation and submission of tenders
- Working closely with the GM to develop and execute sales budgets
- Seeking continuous improvements for booking processes
- Distribution of vessel booking information whilst assisting line management with operational-based decisions

**What you’ll need to succeed**
- A proven track record of managing people through providing clear direction, coaching, mentoring and task delegation
- Several years of experience in the freight forwarding and shipping space
- Strong relationship building and management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to regularly work towards a range of deadlines
- Strong IT skills (Excel and other computer systems)

**What you’ll get in return**
- A permanent role within a global freight forwarding leader
- Access to discounts, gift cards, health insurance, and car leasing
- Income protection insurance
- Opportunities to travel globally
- Service rewards
- Modern office fitted out with coffee machines and snacks

**What you need to do now**

If this role isn't quite right for you and would like to hear more about other opportunities in the Supply Chain and Logistics space, please reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.

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