Freight Forwarding - Senior Import Coordinator - PER-new

Outstanding prospect as a Senior Import Coordinator
Exceptional Work Atmosphere
Salary Package up to $95,000 + Super

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 - Senior Import Coordinator
The Senior Import Coordinator sits within the Operations department and reports to the WA Operations Manager.

This position will be responsible for coordinating the Import function from receipt of an order through to delivery with a focus on Air and Domestic, FCL, LCL and / or Breakbulk shipments. Managing pricing requests is also part
of this role

The Senior 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 Carowise (CW1) 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 and de-hire containers to empty depots
Preparing & issuing RFQ's to internal & external customers
Completing billing process; timely and accurately coding of supplier's invoices and preparing files for handover to PFS Accounts as per contracted rate agreements
Deliver a very high level of customer service to all parties
Participating in general office tasks as required
What you'll need to succeed
Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar position
Senior Import Coordinator experience
Knowledge of customs and freight forwarding terminology
Current exposure to & use of CW1 - quoting & file management
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 Cargowise (CW1) computer systems
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 at 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.