AddressReporting directly to our Transport Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone within the freight forwarding industry to develop their cartage coordination skills. With a dedication to excellence and innovation, SEAWAY strive to streamline the import process for our clients, ensuring seamless transportation of goods worldwide.
Joining our Import Sea & Air division, this role will suit a deadline driven individual with strong relationship management skills. As a Transport Operator, you will play a crucial role in our operations, managing and coordinating the transportation of goods for our import clients. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of cargo from international ports to their final destinations, optimising routes, and overcoming logistical challenges to meet client requirements.
Your Responsibilities:
- Maintaining communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the various stages of the transport process
- Coordinate import transportation activities, including booking shipments, arranging pickups, and managing documentation.
- Monitor shipment progress and address any issues or delays proactively.
- Maintain high quality customer service in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with sales team, account holders and internal staff to ensure client requirements are met
- Liaising directly with transport companies and warehouses to ensure speedy turnaround
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimise import processes and enhance efficiency.
About You
Required Skills & Experience:
- Prior experience in import operations / freight forwarding
- Knowledge of CargoWise One
- Demonstrated ability to solve operational and transport problems
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and adaptable learner
Our Perks
- Access to our staff discounts that you can use with hundreds of retailers including Coles and Woolworths
- We pride ourselves on having a friendly & inclusive culture, you're not just another number!
- Collaborative and welcoming team environment
- Free onsite parking and close to public transport
- Internal Opportunities within the SEAWAY Group
- Ongoing professional learning and development
- Some WFH may be available / negotiated
About Us
The SEAWAY Group of Companies is an Australian owned Shipping Agency & Logistics Company with offices across Australia, New Zealand and China.
We specialise in all areas of supply chain management including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road/Rail Transport, Dry/Cold Warehousing and all forms of cargo.
SEAWAY has developed an incredibly strong reputation for reliability and high-level customer service, which has resulted in new and exciting business growth.
SEAWAY recognise our people are our greatest asset, so to address the growing demand for our services, we are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic freight forwarder to join our team.
APPLICATIONS
To join our incredible team here at SEAWAY, simply click 'Apply Now' and ensure you include both a resume and cover letter.
Please note: Applicants that we select to interview will be contacted within 2 weeks of receiving an application. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
As part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to supply 100 Points of ID.
No Agencies please.
