International Shipping & Purchasing Coordinator

seek.com.au; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek.com.au is seeking a Shipping & Purchasing Coordinator to join our busy import operation in Ormeau, QLD. The role focuses on raising purchase orders, liaising with overseas suppliers, and coordinating container imports with freight forwarders and customs agents.

The candidate will manage orders through to delivery, maintain records, and ensure accuracy across documentation. The position offers a stable, full-time role with clear progression in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, imports, purchasing, logistics or supply-chain coordination.
• Experience managing containerised imports.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.
• Knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for products.
• Liaise regularly with overseas suppliers regarding pricing, production and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate approximately 1,000 container imports per year.
• Monitor orders from placement through to final delivery.
• Book shipments and work closely with freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs agents.
• Maintain accurate shipping, purchasing and product records.
• Check commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and other import documentation.
• Track containers and proactively manage delays or supply issues.
• Keep internal teams informed of order and delivery dates.
• Check supplier invoices and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Support stock planning and ensure products are ordered in line with business requirements.

Skills

Highly organized

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Seek.com.au is seeking a Shipping & Purchasing Coordinator to join our busy import operation in Ormeau, QLD. The role focuses on raising purchase orders, liaising with overseas suppliers, and coordinating container imports with freight forwarders and customs agents.

The candidate will manage orders through to delivery, maintain records, and ensure accuracy across documentation. The position offers a stable, full-time role with clear progression in a dynamic logistics environment.