Container Operations Officer

Bunge; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Birthday leave

Years of service recognition

Rigorous safety practices

Parental leave

Teamwork culture

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Container Operations Officer to join our Trade Logistics team in Melbourne. You will coordinate export shipments, book space, and engage with shipping lines, packing sites and international stakeholders to ensure contracts are executed efficiently.

Reporting to the Manager Logistics Victoria & NSW, you will maintain accurate records in AgTech and ProDoc, manage invoices and respond to operational issues with a focus on service quality and cost

Qualifications

• Experience within container exports, international logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound computer skills and confidence working across multiple systems and platforms.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate container export shipments to ensure customer contracts are executed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Book shipping space and manage container allocations to meet export program requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, packing facilities and logistics providers.
• Liaise daily with packing sites and logistics teams to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth execution of export programs.
• Manage container-related issues including damaged, delayed or rejected containers and arrange appropriate solutions.
• Maintain accurate shipping, contract and packing information within business systems including AgTech and ProDoc.
• Manage invoice queries, shipping line charges and accruals to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Support the Trade and Logistics teams through reporting, export administration and continuous process improvement activities.

Skills

Container exports

Stakeholder mgmt

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent & proactive

Multiple systems

Tools

AgTech

ProDoc

Job description

Bunge is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Container Operations Officer to join our Trade Logistics team based in Melbourne.

Reporting to the Manager Logistics Queensland Victoria & NSW, you will be responsible for coordinating container export shipments and ensuring contractual obligations are executed efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with Container Sales & Marketing, Packing Sites, Logistics teams, Shipping Lines and international stakeholders, you will play a critical role in keeping export programs running smoothly and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with container export or logistics experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate container export shipments to ensure customer contracts are executed safely, efficiently and on time
• Book shipping space and manage container allocations to meet export program requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, packing facilities and logistics providers
• Liaise daily with packing sites and logistics teams to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth execution of export programs
• Manage container-related issues including damaged, delayed or rejected containers and arrange appropriate solutions
• Maintain accurate shipping, contract and packing information within business systems including AgTech and ProDoc
• Manage invoice queries, shipping line charges and accruals to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Support the Trade and Logistics teams through reporting, export administration and continuous process improvement activities

About you

• Experience within container exports, international logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain operations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Sound computer skills and confidence working across multiple systems and platforms
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and operational outcomes

About us

Bunge connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

Through our dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities efficiently from where there is surplus to where they are needed. In Australia, we operate around 60 storage and handling sites and seven port terminals across southern Western Australia, South Australia and western Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and New South Wales, and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of agricultural commodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses and cotton.

By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local farmers and the communities we operate in.

In mid-2025, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating a premier agribusiness solutions with around 34,000 employees globally.

When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, Bunge workshops, and mentorship programs to support continuous learning and career growth
• Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
• Birthday leave
• Years of service recognition
• Rigorous safety practices
• Paid primary and secondary parental leave
• A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork.

We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications. Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the advertised closing date.