Freight Forwarding

2 days ago

Melbourne VIC, Australia People Group Full time $80,000 - $95,000 per year
  • Work with a proven team as a Senior Export Operations
  • Work in a space where unity and mutual respect lead to success
  • Salary up to $80,000 - $95,000 + Super

Your new company

This company is a trusted leader in freight and logistics, providing end-to-end services that cover ocean and air cargo, customs clearance, and e-commerce. They take a technology-driven approach to supply chain management and are backed by a highly skilled team, enabling them to deliver solutions that meet even the most complex logistical needs.

Your new role

The Export Sea Freight Operator is responsible for managing the end-to-end coordination of sea freight export shipments across a dedicated portfolio of clients.

  • Manage LCL and FCL export shipments across a dedicated client portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and service reliability.
  • Receive and process client orders from booking to arrival at destination.
  • Coordinate with shipping lines and transport, ensuring equipment availability with carriers, bookings with co-loaders, and transport providers.
  • Liaise with the CFS and ensure accurate load planning where applicable.
  • Prepare and submit all required export documentation, including EDNs, CRNs, hazardous declarations, shipping instructions, and customs formalities within required timeframes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external documentation teams to ensure timely issuance of forwarding instructions, bills of lading, and invoices.
  • Provide proactive shipment updates and pre-alerts to clients and overseas agents.
  • Enter supplier cost estimates promptly and verify vendor charges against rate agreements.
  • Monitor container movements and bookings to ensure all shipments proceed as scheduled.

To be successful in this role

  • Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Logistics Operations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Senior Export Operations experience
  • Positive and Professional attitude
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
  • High attention to detail and strong planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to work autonomously and within team environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Thomas Hunter now at

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Please Note:

People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.

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