Freight Forwarding - Logistics Coordinator - SYD -new

People Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for Sydney to manage end-to-end import/export operations and liaise with shipping lines and customers. You will generate shipping documents, provide quotes, and pursue growth opportunities to meet client needs.

The role offers a salary package up to $95,000 plus super, with strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency and market awareness in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in Logistics Coordinator/freight forwarding/shipping.
• Knowledge and proficiency with CargoWise or similar freight system.
• Understanding of air and sea freight importing/exporting processes.
• Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and targets-driven with strong collaboration skills.
• Strong customer service ethic and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the import and export of cargo from start to finish.
• Liaising with global contacts including shipping lines, agencies and customers.
• Generating various shipping documents as required.
• Maintaining accounts and providing quotes for managed accounts.
• Preparation of quotations for new business.
• Following up on quotations for feedback and outcome.
• Understand market dynamics and competitors to inform selling strategy.
• Identify growth opportunities and pursue them to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Provide product information and identify cross-sell/up-sell opportunities.
• Participate in negotiation and closure of deals.

Skills

2+ years logistics experience

CargoWise knowledge

Air & Sea freight knowledge

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Autonomous with teamwork

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Logistics Coordinator - Sydney | Established Australian operations | Salary Package up to $80,000 - $95,000 + Super

03rd November, 2026

Logistics Coordinator - Sydney | Established Australian operations | Salary Package up to $80,000 - $95,000 + Super

Your new company

A well-established name in global project logistics, this organisation specialises in managing complex import and export movements across international markets. With a long-standing presence in Australia, the local team delivers tailored freight forwarding solutions to meet the individual needs of each client. Known for its strong customer focus, the business takes pride in providing dependable end-to-end logistics support, with careful attention to detail and a commitment to getting every shipment where it needs to be.

Your New Role: Logistics Coordinator

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating the import and export of cargo from start to finish
• Liaising with global contacts including shipping lines, agencies and customers
• Generating various shipping documents as required
• Maintaining accounts and providing quotes for managed accounts
• Preparation of quotations for new business
• Following up on quotations for feedback and outcome;
• Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them
• Work both collaboratively and autonomously to identify areas of growth, opportunity and improvement
• Work both collaboratively and autonomously to pursue identified opportunities and convert into tangible business outcomes
• Provide product information and identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities to achieve growth
• Participation in negotiation and closure of deals

Logistics Coordinator - Sydney | Established Australian operations | Salary Package up to $80,000 - $95,000 + Super

Your New Role: Logistics Coordinator

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating the import and export of cargo from start to finish
• Liaising with global contacts including shipping lines, agencies and customers
• Generating various shipping documents as required
• Maintaining accounts and providing quotes for managed accounts
• Preparation of quotations for new business
• Following up on quotations for feedback and outcome;
• Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them
• Work both collaboratively and autonomously to identify areas of growth, opportunity and improvement
• Work both collaboratively and autonomously to pursue identified opportunities and convert into tangible business outcomes
• Provide product information and identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities to achieve growth
• Participation in negotiation and closure of deals

What you’ll need to succeed

• A minimum of two years' experience in Logistics Coordinator/freight forwarding/ shipping industry is required.
• Knowledge and proficiency working with Cargo Wise or comparable freight system is required.
• Knowledge of air and sea freight, importing and exporting is required.
• Be organised and efficient with a high level of attention to detail
• Be eager to learn with keenness to work in a fast paced environment and to meet targets
• Good people skills, ability to work cooperatively in a fast paced team environment
• Strong customer service ethic and highly organized.
• Be able to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities, including retention of information and skills imparted.
• Be able to multi-task and prioritise.

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.