Logistics Operator

Expeditors International; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

Expeditors International in Melbourne is seeking a logistics professional to manage ocean import and export shipments, coordinating with customers, international agents, and carriers to ensure timely documentation and compliant operations.

You will collaborate with internal teams to track milestones, resolve issues, and provide exceptional service while learning across ocean import and export operations within Expeditors' global freight forwarding network.

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean import and/or export operations within freight forwarding.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple shipments and tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.
• Strong attention to detail when processing shipping information and documentation.
• Customer service focus with the ability to resolve enquiries promptly.
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge across ocean import/export operations.
• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a dynamic team environment to ensure smooth processing of ocean import and export shipments.
• Coordinate with customers, international agents, carriers and service providers to arrange transportation.
• Work with Customer Service, Cartage and Accounting to handle shipments and resolve issues.
• Manage and monitor Ocean Import and Export files, ensuring milestones and documentation are up to date.
• Track shipments using internal and external resources, follow up on delays and exceptions.
• Prepare, review and process import/export shipping documentation accurately.
• Utilise workflow monitors to manage daily shipments and priorities.
• Adhere to SOPs and communicate changes under supervisor guidance.
• Maintain timely communication with customers, overseas offices, agents, carriers and service providers.
• Process and reconcile service provider invoices and charges to support shipment flow.
• Provide timely shipment updates and respond to customer inquiries, ensuring high service levels.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Ocean freight ops

Time management

Prioritisation

Written & verbal comms

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Australian work rights

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

To be part of a dynamic team environment, ensuring the timely and accurate movement of ocean import and export freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include coordinating with customers, international agents, carriers and service providers, managing shipment documentation and milestones, tracking shipments, processing invoices and ensuring compliance with customer and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate within a dynamic team environment to ensure the smooth and timely processing of ocean import and export shipments
• Coordinate with customers, international agents, carriers and service providers to arrange transportation and ensure shipments are processed efficiently from origin through to destination
• Work closely with internal departments, including Customer Service, Cartage and Accounting, to facilitate the smooth handling of import and export shipments and resolve operational issues
• Manage and monitor Ocean Import and Export files, ensuring shipment milestones, documentation and shipping details are accurate and kept up to date in the system
• Track and trace shipments using internal systems and external resources, proactively following up on delays, exceptions and outstanding information
• Prepare, review and process relevant import and export shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Utilise workflow monitors and reporting tools to effectively manage daily shipments, priorities and outstanding tasks
• Adhere to customer and company standard operating procedures, escalating or updating changes as required under the guidance of the Supervisor/Manager
• Maintain effective communication with customers, overseas offices, agents, carriers and service providers, ensuring timely responses to emails and requests
• Process and reconcile service provider invoices and charges promptly and accurately to support the uninterrupted flow of shipments
• Provide timely shipment updates and respond to customer enquiries, working to resolve issues and maintain a high level of customer service
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions and performance reviews, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean import and/or export operations within the freight forwarding industry
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple shipments and tasks at the same time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing shipping information and documentation
• A strong customer service focus, with the ability to respond to enquiries, resolve issues promptly and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, customers and service providers
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge across both ocean import and export operations
• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia

Additional Information

• Employee Health: You and your health are important; Expeditors will support you, with an attractive health insurance package
• Compensation Programs: Uniquely Expeditors, our commissions, and bonuses are industry leading
• Career and Personal Development: Developing you and your skills not only for today’s role but for those in the future
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Take the opportunity to own a piece of your company through our ESP Plan
• Financial Security- Join Expeditors knowing that your job and financial security are safe from the effects of the global economy
• Employee Appreciation: As our greatest asset, we understand the importance of showing our appreciation, respect and acknowledging the value you bring through employee engagement
• Enhancement Leaders: Through utilizing technology solutions and focusing on continuous improvement strategies we continue to evolve our roles and processes to improve efficiency and job satisfaction