Import Specialist

JAS Forwarding Worldwide; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Collaborative team environment

Global leader in logistics

Exposure to diverse customers

Culture of excellence

Descripción de la vacante

JAS Forwarding Worldwide Australia is seeking a Senior Ocean Import Specialist to join our Sydney team and deliver exceptional service across the region. You will manage end-to-end ocean import shipments, coordinate with carriers, customs brokers and customers, and drive process improvements.

The role requires a solid background in international freight forwarding, proficiency with CargoWise, and a customer-focused mindset to optimise operations and support new customers while mentoring junior

Formación

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Import Freight Forwarding.
• Strong understanding of international ocean freight operations.
• Experience with CargoWise preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end Air & Ocean import shipments.
• Coordinate shipments with overseas offices, carriers, transport providers, customs brokers, and customers.
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively manage exceptions.
• Process shipment registrations and maintain accurate operational records within CargoWise.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant, and completed within required timeframes.
• Manage customer communications, including shipment updates, delays, customs holds, and delivery arrangements.
• Review and approve costing, accruals, and invoicing to ensure financial accuracy.
• Drive high standards of data integrity, operational compliance, and customer service.
• Support the onboarding and implementation of new customers.
• Assist with SOP development, process improvements, and operational best practice initiatives.
• Generate and analyse KPI reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to a positive team culture.

Conocimientos

Ocean import operations

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Mentoring

Herramientas

CargoWise

Descripción del empleo

At JAS Forwarding Worldwide, our people are the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced Senior Ocean Import Specialist to join our Sydney team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our customers across Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable ocean freight professional who thrives in a fast paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about delivering operational excellence.

About the Role

As an Import Specialist, you will manage end-to-end Ocean & Air shipments while acting as a subject matter expert within the team. You will be responsible for ensuring shipments are handled efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong customer focus, while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring less experienced team members.

This role requires a strong understanding of international freight forwarding processes, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and ideally proficiency in CargoWise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Air & Ocean import shipments
• Coordinate shipments with overseas offices, carriers, transport providers, customs brokers, and customers
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively manage exceptions
• Process shipment registrations and maintain accurate operational records within CargoWise
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant, and completed within required timeframes
• Manage customer communications, including shipment updates, delays, customs holds, and delivery arrangements
• Review and approve costing, accruals, and invoicing to ensure financial accuracy
• Drive high standards of data integrity, operational compliance, and customer service
• Support the onboarding and implementation of new customers
• Assist with SOP development, process improvements, and operational best practice initiatives
• Generate and analyse KPI reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to a positive team culture

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Import Freight Forwarding
• Strong working knowledge of international ocean freight operations
• Ideally experience using CargoWise
• Excellent understanding of shipping line, transport, customs, and supply chain processes
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Sound commercial awareness with experience in job costing, accruals, and profitability management
• Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving approach
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support and mentor others

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in logistics and freight forwarding
• Exposure to diverse customers and supply chain solutions
• A culture built around our values and commitment to excellence