Job description
Immediate start permanent opportunity
Professional and friendly team
High growth business
Our client is a global leader that imports a range of specialist products from various plants across the globe. This position is a primary point-of-contact with customers and suppliers to maximize customer service efforts through prompt, efficient and accurate order confirmation and fulfillment. Other responsibilities include; executing liaison actions and interfacing with sales, marketing, customers, plants, regional hubs, transportation agencies, freight forwarders and various internal departments, supporting sales/marketing and customer service/supply chain groups, as well as resolving customer complaints and following up on actions.
Key responsibilities:
All day-to-day contact with customers, suppliers, sales, accounting and credit
Managing and following up enquiries (general product info, proforma invoice/letter of credit
Receive and process orders and managing the order process
Prepare full set of shipping documents
Managing correction process (goods return, credit/debit note requests) and other returns
Coordinate with business units and work as a team with supply chain, finance, credit etc.
Check availability versus orders
Proactively identify, propose and implement improvements to systems and processes in order to achieve quality and efficiency gains
Ideally you will bring several years of relevant experience in customer service/order fulfillment with a strong background in import / supply chain management. You will have strong spoken/written communication skills and excellent ERP software and spreadsheet skills. Your knowledge and understanding of transportation modes (air, rail, truck, ocean), the freight forwarder industry, export documentation, government regulations and export controls requirements would be ideal. An understanding of manufacturing scheduling and lead times will have refined your planning, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. A proven ability in pro-actively resolving issues and problems and ability to lead and work in a multi-cultural team environment as well as multi-task, work under pressure and enjoy a challenging role.
This position is available for immediate commencement on a permanent basis. Based on St Kilda road, there is also the ability to work remotely for several days per week post onboarding. Please APPLY NOW, or for further information contact Katrina Turner on 9535 9500.