Export Manager

Sonder Executive; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Executive seeks an experienced Export Manager to own end-to-end export operations for key offshore markets from Australia. You will coordinate orders, bookings, and schedules, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain cold-chain integrity.

The role emphasizes managing freight forwarders, brokers, and logistics partners, while enhancing efficiency and expanding international market presence. Strong knowledge of Incoterms and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience in export or international logistics within food, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience with temperature-controlled or perishable products.
• Strong understanding of Australian export requirements and international market compliance.
• Experience managing freight forwarders, customs brokers and international logistics partners.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation and international freight.

Responsibilities

• Manage export orders, freight bookings, inventory and shipping schedules.
• Coordinate temperature-controlled shipments and maintain cold-chain integrity.
• Prepare and verify export, customs and commercial documentation.
• Manage export permits, certifications and destination-market requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Technical, Supply Chain, Finance and warehouse teams.
• Manage freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and offshore logistics providers.
• Monitor shipment performance, resolve issues and manage claims.
• Track landed costs and identify opportunities to improve export efficiency.
• Support the introduction of new international markets and customers.

Skills

Export management

International logistics

Temperature-controlled shipments

Customs documentation

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our client is a growing Australian food manufacturer with an established domestic footprint and expanding international presence. They are seeking an experienced Export Manager to take ownership of export operations across key offshore markets.

The Company

The Role

Reporting to a senior commercial leader, you will manage the end-to-end export process, ensuring shipments are delivered on time, compliantly and in specification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage export orders, freight bookings, inventory and shipping schedules.
• Coordinate temperature-controlled shipments and maintain cold-chain integrity.
• Prepare and verify export, customs and commercial documentation.
• Manage export permits, certifications and destination-market requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Technical, Supply Chain, Finance and warehouse teams.
• Manage freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and offshore logistics providers.
• Monitor shipment performance, resolve issues and manage claims.
• Track landed costs and identify opportunities to improve export efficiency.
• Support the introduction of new international markets and customers.

About You

You will ideally bring:

• 3–5+ years' experience in export or international logistics within food, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience with temperature-controlled or perishable products.
• Strong understanding of Australian export requirements and international market compliance.
• Experience managing freight forwarders, customs brokers and international logistics partners.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation and international freight.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Experience working with ERP systems and export documentation.
• Dairy or highly regulated food export experience will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of international export operations within a growing Australian food business, with exposure to offshore markets and the opportunity to help shape the next stage of its export growth.