Import Operations & Customer Service - International Freight Forwarding

Stone Freight Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Freight Solutions in Melbourne is seeking an Import Operations & Customer Service Specialist to manage import shipments (FCL/LCL/Airfreight) from placement through delivery and billing. You will nurture customer relationships, respond to inquiries efficiently, and identify new opportunities across trade lanes.

The role requires 2+ years in Import within a local freight forwarder, plus 1+ year experience with Cargowise1, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years import local freight forwarder experience.
• 1+ years experience with Cargowise1.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of export operations.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Adaptable.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle FCL / LCL / Airfreight import shipments from PO Placement and management through to delivery and billing.
• Manage customer accounts and build client relationships.
• Ensure Customer satisfaction through effective and efficient responses to customer enquiries, issues, and concerns as well as develop new opportunities in different trade lanes, services.
• Explore additional customer needs/opportunities and maintain SOPs at all times.
• Ensure all customer details are maintained and kept up to date.
• Assist with some export operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Tools

Cargowise1

Job description

Import Operations & Customer Service - International Freight Forwarding

A stable Australian owned International Freight Forwarder with 20+ years in the market is seeking a seasoned Import Operations / Customer Service Specialist to service Import LCL/FCL/Airfreight customers. Located in MEL HO @ Tullamarine.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Handle FCL / LCL / Airfreight import shipments from PO Placement and management through to delivery and billing.
• Manage customer accounts and build client relationships
• Ensure Customer satisfaction through effective and efficient responses to customer enquiries, issues, and concerns as well as develop new opportunities in different trade lanes, services.
• Explore additional customer needs/ opportunities and maintain SOPs at all times.
• Ensure all customer details are maintained and kept up to date.
• Assist with some export operations

ABOUT YOU:

• 2+ years Import local Freight Forwarder experience
• 1+ years experience with Cargowise1
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of export operations
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Adaptable
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Supportive team and management
• Opportunities to grow
• Work for a stable and growing forwarder
• Small tight knit team
• Onsite parking
• Australian owned business
• Best in class ERP

To qualify for this role you must have current local experience within International Freight Forwarding, have full working rights in Australia and undergo a Police Check!