Air Import & Transport Supervisor | Banksmeadow Nsw

Cevalogistics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking an Air Import & Transport Supervisor based in Banksmeadow, NSW to lead end-to-end air import operations. You will manage a national import team, coordinate external transport providers, and ensure compliant, timely freight delivery.

The role emphasizes service excellence, process improvement, and strong regulatory adherence in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of teams to meet operational objectives.
• Experience in air/ocean freight, freight forwarding or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of customer service principles in transport/logistics.
• Ability to interpret and apply operational procedures and regulations.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining accurate operational and customer data.
• Proven ability to contribute to projects and process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead national airfreight import operations ensuring SOPs and service standards.
• Drive service excellence and high customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end air import operations from arrival to delivery.
• Monitor airline arrivals, cargo status, customs, and terminal operations.
• Coordinate transport planning and delivery allocation to optimise usage and costs.
• Monitor costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team with accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

Air freight experience

Customer service in logistics

Procedures interpretation

Data accuracy

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

The Air Import & Transport Supervisor based at Banksmeadow NSW is responsible for managing end-to-end air import and transport operations, ensuring the timely, compliant, and efficient delivery of freight.

Leading the import operations team and external transport providers, the role focuses on service excellence, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and the ongoing improvement of processes across the supply chain.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Lead and coordinate national airfreight import operations, ensuring consistent execution of processes, SOPs, and service standards.
• Drive service excellence by ensuring customer requirements are met, managing escalations, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end air import operations, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of shipments from arrival through to delivery.
• Monitor airline arrivals, cargo availability, customs and quarantine clearance status, and terminal operations to support efficient freight movement.
• Coordinate transport planning and delivery allocation to optimise vehicle utilisation, service performance, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor operational and transport costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage operational exceptions, shipment delays, service issues, damages, and customer escalations to minimise disruption.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate is a proactive and highly organised transport and logistics professional with strong operational coordination skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. You’ll also have:

• Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve operational and business objectives
• Experience in air freight, ocean freight, freight forwarding or logistics operations
• Strong understanding of customer service principles within the transport and logistics industry.
• Ability to interpret and apply operational procedures, policies, and relevant industry regulations.
• Experience reviewing, analysing and maintaining accurate operational and customer information.
• Proven ability to contribute to projects, process improvements and business initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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Air Import & Transport Supervisor | Banksmeadow NSW Sydney, NSW, AU