Air Freight Specialist - Immediate Start, Global Ops

u&u Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners in Sydney is seeking an experienced Air Freight Specialist to manage end-to-end air freight operations across Australian regions, handling imports and exports in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Reporting to the Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager, you will optimise processes, coordinate with airlines and GHA, prepare quotations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in air freight forwarding with imports and exports.
• Experience using CargoWise and Newins systems.
• Strong understanding of international freight forwarding and Customs processes.
• Able to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end air freight imports and exports across NSW, QLD, NT, WA and SA, with support for VIC as required.
• Coordinate cargo movements with airlines and Ground Handling Agents.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies and missing cargo issues.
• Process job registrations, Customs reporting and shipment documentation.
• Prepare invoices and manage supplier costs within required timeframes.
• Liaise with customers, overseas agents, customs brokers, airlines and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate quotations for import and export shipments.
• Ensure all freight movements comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain regular communication with clients; and
• Support operational teams across the broader freight forwarding division as required.

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Imports & Exports (air)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

CargoWise

Newins

Job description

u&u Recruitment Partners in Sydney is seeking an experienced Air Freight Specialist to manage end-to-end air freight operations across Australian regions, handling imports and exports in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Reporting to the Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager, you will optimise processes, coordinate with airlines and GHA, prepare quotations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering excellent customer service.