Your new company is an Australian owned and operated business with a number of decades of experience servicing both the Australian and international market. Due to growth within the business, they are looking for an experienced logistics professional to join the team in a management capacity.This Operations Management role will have you acting as the 2IC contributing to the overall smooth operation of the site and is a critical support to all functions with a focus on logisitics movements.The role in brief
Reporting to the Director, key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Managing, leading and mentoring a small operations team across import / export / sea + airfreight;
- Coordinating the operational requirements for all import/export shipments while working closely with a plethora of key stakeholders + managing bookings, allocations and quotes;
- Gain and maintain an understanding of the organisations business model, with a view of developing greater opportunities
- Management and maintenance of primary logistics software being CARGOWISE, in conjunction with Onestop and Edisoft;
- Auditing of systems and functions and preparation for external audits ensuring compliance with legislative requirements;
- Assistance in the development of charging structures and negotiation with service providers;
- Performing the role of 2IC in directors absence.
- Senior import and export shipment management (essential);
- Familiarity with Cargowise (essential);
- Ability to effectively lead and collaborate across multiple functions;
- Comfortability managing high volume shipments in a relationship centric environment;
- Ability to be on call weekends to facilitate seamless shipments
This role grants you the autonomy to manage the daily operations of an established, industry-leading business, allowing you to leverage your existing industry knowledge and skills effectively.
- Support within a great team environment
- Genuine opportunity to upskill in neiche accreditation and seniority
- Work from home flexibility;
- Generous package