Pace Appointments are proud to partner with boutique freight forwarder and customs brokerage who provide specialised freight and supply chain solutions across international and domestic shipping. Born out of identifying industry struggles and pitfalls, this forwarder is continually evolving and everyday strives to deliver excellence to ensure their customers’ requirements are met. Offering a range of services including import / export forwarding, customs clearance and consultancy, quarantine, warehouse, storage, and distribution. With a highly dedicated and experienced team, they have created a worldwide presence and strong international partnerships.
Coming from a strong operational background, with perhaps 5-10 years’ experience in all facets of import / export freight and exposure to RORO and out of gauge cargo, you will be an integral member of the management team. Accountable for managing and mentoring a small team, ensuring the smooth running of the operations in the Brisbane branch and supporting with its continued growth.
Reporting to the Director, key responsibilities will include:
* Organising, leading and mentoring a small operations team across import / export / sea and airfreight
* Coordinate and manage the operational requirements for all import / export shipments while working closely with overseas partners and key customers
* Accountability for maintaining specific KPI tasks
* Monitoring performance of all suppliers including shipping lines, airlines, vendors and overseas agents
* Proactively evaluating, assisting and maintaining SOP’s
* Ensure all compliance maintained
* Assessing and reporting on financial results and operational performance ensuring department profitability
* Playing a key role in customer implementation, development and retention
To be considered for this position you will be dynamic and client focused team player who promotes a positive working environment, displays highly developed communication skills and strong attention to detail. Previous experience in a similar role OR solid import / export operations experience gained within an international forwarding environment and looking to take that ‘next step’ essential to your success.
Excellent career opportunity for a client focused, motivated individual with solid international forwarding background and the ability to motivate and lead a small team to their full potential.
Interested? Apply via the link below or alternatively contact Melinda Butts on 0457 038 818 for a confidential discussion