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SalaryAn excellent opportunity to join a well-established Australian owned, global, independent distributor of consumer goods based headquartered in Melbourne's South-eastern suburbs. Our client is on the lookout for an experienced shipping professional to join their friendly, collaborative, high performing team and coordinate the importation of their extensive product range.
This role requires and offers a certain amount of autonomy, leadership, and strategic input, which allows the successful applicant the rare opportunity the make the role their own in many respects.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the shipping process to ensure on time delivery of all orders and be the functional shipping representation in meetings and projects to drive commercial success and customer excellence.
- Managing a small team of two.
- Leading freight consolidation decisions to ensure best return on shipping costs.
- Checking and approval of barcodes, carton markings, inner + outer quantities from suppliers.
- Tracking ETD and ETA dates with suppliers, continuously updating the shipping schedule.
- Liaising with freight forwarders and customs agents – re delivery dates, documentation, shipping rates, inbound order tracking.
- Placing FOB shipment bookings managing all relevant shipping documentation.
- Minimum 3 years in import focused role within consumer goods sector
- High attention to detail
- Strong time management, highly organised individual
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proven experience delivering cost effective shipping services
- Proactive, continuous improvement focus
- The utmost commitment to customer service excellence
If you feel you could be the right fit for this role, please apply via the link or send us and email at *****@pacevic.com.au for more information. If you’re looking for a different role within our specialties and wish to engage our services, we’d love to hear from you. If you wish to discuss this role confidentially or other roles that we are currently recruiting for, please contact Brock at *****@pacevic.com.au or 03 9620 4*** or visit www.paceappointments.com.au. Note all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Pace (VIC) Pty Ltd are the experts when it comes to our four specialties: Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Procurement, Sales & Customer Service and Supply Chain & Logistics. Founded in 1990, we have over 30 years of proven success in placing candidates in exciting and relevant roles. Our team is dedicated to working with forward-thinking and inclusive workplaces to find them top talent.
Additional information
- Permanent full-time opportunity, immediate start available
- $80k - $100k + super D.O.E
- A values driven organisation, experiencing sustained growth year on year
