Freight Forwarding - Project Manager -MEL -new

People Group; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 96.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Superannuation

Zusammenfassung

People Group Recruitment seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead and optimise international logistics operations from Melbourne. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating with senior management on business development, tender responses, and global client engagements.

The role requires a track record in international logistics, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage a team and complex cargo movements across domestic and international routes.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or degree or relevant experience.
• 10+ years international logistics experience.
• Project manager experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to represent the company at all levels and build client relationships.

Aufgaben

• Participate in business development with senior management.
• Develop relationships and assist with new pipeline building.
• Assist with tender writing and client escales.
• Liaise with clients on operational issues and urgent cargo movements.
• Provide cost estimates and solutions for cargo movements (including OOG).
• Monitor urgent cargo movements and report to clients.
• Ensure timely freight movement domestically and internationally.
• Guide staff on efficient cargo movement and liaise with overseas offices.
• Manage team leave, performance planning and KPI setting.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Ausbildung

Diploma or First Degree

Tools

CargoWise

Jobbeschreibung

Project Manager - Melbourne | Up to $140,000 - $160,000 + Super | Stable and long-term career path

19th October, 2026

Global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. An organization of skilled professionals dedicated to providing complete and tailor-made solutions to any shipping and transportation needs anywhere in the world, as well as a company dedicated to providing an innovative and supportive workplace where differences are recognized and celebrated.

About Your New Role as a Project Manager

• Actively participate in Business Development as need arises with Senior Management Team.
• Develop relationship and assist with new business pipeline building.
• Actively work and assist BD and Senior Management Team in Tender writing.
• Liaise with Clients on any operational issues that they feel need to escalation.
• Ensure and follow on any urgent cargo movement for VIP clients.
• Provide solutions for urgent cargo where necessary.
• Work with client to provide cost estimates and solutions for OOG cargo movement or any future projects.
• Proactively monitor movement of urgent cargo and report to the clients of the same.
• Ensure that freight is moved in timely manner both domestically and internationally.
• Assist, guide and educate operators on the best and most efficient way of moving the cargo.
• Assist and guide staff in liaising with overseas offices.
• Handle and resolve any complaints both external and internal.
• Management of team members, e.g., annual/sick leave, Performance planning & KPI setting, etc.
• Ensure that jobs are adequately looked after during staff's absence and if need be assist where possible.
• Maintain reports and attend meeting when and where required.

What you will need to succeed

• Diploma or First Degree, or relevant experience
• 10+ years International Logistics experience
• Project Manager experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Complete understanding of company values
• English spoken and written - CEFR Level 5
• IT - Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook
• CargoWise experience would be desirable
• Ability to represent the Company at all levels and to build strong client and customer relationships
• Creativity and Innovation
• Commitment and Passion
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Physically capable of national / international travel and safely accessing operating / construction sites.

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.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.