Job Freight Forwarding - Import Coordinator - BNE-new, Brisbane

Your new company
This company has collaborated with the crucial sectors they support by offering world-class logistics and freight forwarding services. Additionally, they support the continued operation of crucial industries and their operations to ensure uninterrupted global advancement. And one of most admired and commendable supply chain logistics providers within the industries.

Your new role- Import Coordinator

The Import Coordinator sits within the Operations department and reports to the General Team Lead. This position will be responsible for coordinating the Import function from receipt of an order through to delivery with a
focus on FCL, LCL and Breakbulk shipments.

The Import Coordinator is responsible and accountable for (but not limited to) the following:

• Liaising with customers and overseas offices to coordinate import enquiries and shipments
• Registering import shipments in Cyberfreight and coordinating import clearance formalities with PFS Customs Broker
• Coordinating AQIS inspections and formalities
• Monitoring progress of customs and quarantine clearance via ICS and communicating the outcome to the customer
• Coordinating deliveries of customs released freight to destination with transport team.
• Completing billing process; timely and accurately coding of supplier’s invoices and preparing files for handover to PFS Accounts as per contracted rate agreements
• Assisting with tenders and competitive RFQ’s
• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Participating in general office and warehouse tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Import Coordinator experience
• Knowledge of customs and freight forwarding terminology
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Confident in conflict resolution
• Advanced negotiation and relationship skills
• High level customer service skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• High attention to detail and strong planning and organization skills
• Ability to priorities tasks effectively in a busy work environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Customs ICS and Cyberfreight computer system

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Thomas Hunter now on 0437 537 710.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Please Note:
People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.