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Form of workVanguard Logistics are currently seeking an industry experienced Export Sea Operator to join our growing team in Perth. The office is based right opposite Cockburn Arcade, with onsite car parking, and a 5 minute walk from Cockburn Central Train Station. The successful candidate will have prior experience in freight forwarding, preferably in Export Sea or air, although if you’re from imports and looking for a change into exports, training can also be provided.
ABOUT VANGUARD
VANGUARD LOGISTICS has been "making it fit to ship" and leading the less-than-container load (LCL) ocean shipping industry for over 40 years. Our 3,300+ shipping experts in local offices are passionate about delivering superior service to our customers around the globe. We know how to maximise space for the most efficient and fastest-possible shipping. But our services aren’t limited to LCL or even to ocean freight. Our range of products and services delivers end-to-end and door-to-door solutions for all of our customers' shipping needs - be they Ocean, Inland, Air or in the Warehouse. Today, we are the world’s premier LCL ocean freight consolidator, and we’re still pushing boundaries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Operations Representative for Exports and Customer Service, you will be required to coordinate the receival and packing of containers ensuring all shipping requirements at origin and destination are adhered to while providing the highest level of Customer Service to all customers. Essential duties & responsibilities as follows:
- Creating bookings & coordinating cartage
- Arranging consolidation of FCL/ FAK/ FCX/ LCL and break bulk shipments
- Export customs reporting
- Issue correct documentation to customers and agents
- Hazardous, Customs & AQIS arrangements
- Job Costing, Invoicing & EOM closures
- Quoting & Customer Service
- Develop & maintain relationships with customers & vendors
WHATS REQUIRED
- Demonstrated experience in freight forwarding operations is essential
- Export Sea Operations experience would be highly advantageous
- Strong relationship building experience with excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Well organised with the ability to multitask
- High level attention to detail & problem solving skills
WHY VANGUARD?
We are an industry stalwart and a true innovator. We work with our customers to make doing business easier and more profitable. We are a values-driven organisation with an objective to sustain sector leadership, always with the aim to create Happy Customers, Happy People, Happy Shareholders and Happy Society. Day-to-day, we work together to take care of our customers and each other, challenging ourselves to exceed our goals, and thinking ahead to anticipate our customers' future needs.
We set the standard. Come join us → we're looking for people just like you!
Salary will be based on the experience and capability of the successful candidate and the preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.
