Global Import Operations Coordinator

Priority Cargo Australia; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time position

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to grow within the biz

Job summary

Priority Cargo Australia is seeking a motivated Import Operations Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis. You will coordinate and manage import shipments, ensuring smooth movement from overseas origins through customs clearance to final delivery to clients' warehouses, with a focus on documentation accuracy and timely updates.

You will liaise with customs brokers, shipping lines, transport providers and warehouse operators, monitor shipments, resolve issues, and contribute to cost

Qualifications

• Experience in import operations and freight forwarding.
• Understanding of Australian import procedures and customs clearance.
• Proficient in import documentation and data handling.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with CargoWise or similar systems.
• Mandarin language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare and process import documentation, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists and customs declarations.
• Liaise with customs brokers, shipping lines, overseas agents, transport providers and other relevant parties to ensure timely shipment processing.
• Coordinate import customs clearance procedures and follow up on documentation or clearance requirements.
• Monitor shipment progress and track cargo movements from origin through to final warehouse delivery.
• Arrange and coordinate transport, container movements, unloading and warehouse deliveries.
• Process supplier invoices, prepare customer billing and assist with cost control and job reconciliation.
• Identify, investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, delays and operational issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and documentation for compliance and audit trails.
• Provide customers with regular shipment updates and communicate delivery schedules and delays.

Skills

Import operations

Australian procedures

Documentation

MS Office

CargoWise

Mandarin

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Priority Cargo Australia is seeking a motivated Import Operations Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis. You will coordinate and manage import shipments, ensuring smooth movement from overseas origins through customs clearance to final delivery to clients' warehouses, with a focus on documentation accuracy and timely updates.

You will liaise with customs brokers, shipping lines, transport providers and warehouse operators, monitor shipments, resolve issues, and contribute to cost