Established in North Queensland, we are a customer-focused stevedoring and logistics provider with clients in Shipping, Mining and logistics we are part of an expanding group of Australian companies. We are a niche operator, handling multiple cargoes from containers to bulk liquid and break bulk, with a fresh approach to operations. We aim for our employees to have a reputation as an elite and dedicated team of service providers.
Job Description
About The Position
Working within the Freight Forwarding team, we require a highly organised and proactive Operations Coordinator. In this pivotal role, you will provide support to our increasing operations and ensure the efficient and compliant movement of cargo across international and domestic borders.
Key Responsibilities
Co-ordination of shipments with external stakeholders and production teams
Booking of containers with shipping lines
Issuing Forwarding Instructions to carriers
Issue booking summary reports
Approval of creditor invoices
Issuing of invoices for freight and associated charges
Liaison with appointed ships agent and terminal
Lay time calculations
EDN applications
Co-ordination of rail and road delivery of acid cargoes
Monitoring of contracted stocking points pan-Australia
Co-ordination of dispatch locations and booking of deliveries
Co-ordination of customs and quarantine clearance
Clearance of shipping documents with carriers
Co-ordination of delivery
Issue delivery/shipping summary reports
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification in business with 2-3 years relevant industry experience (stevedoring or transport and logistics is desirable)
Intermediate user of Microsoft Office suite
Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
Ability to obtain an MSIC card
Acquire and/or maintain knowledge of the following:
Sound knowledge of international and domestic logistics
Strong understanding of Australian Customs and Quarantine procedures