Logistics Operator - Sydney

Crane Worldwide Logistics Aus Co Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics Aus Co Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Logistics Operator to manage end-to-end shipments for air and sea freight, including import/export procedures, documentation, and reporting. A Level 3 Operator is expected to exercise initiative and provide guidance where needed.

You will coordinate bookings, track milestones, liaise with clients and vendors, and ensure compliance with customs, quarantine rules, and client SOPs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years freight forwarding experience.
• Experience with EDI/ICS/Excel preferred.
• Experience with all Import/Export Air/Ocean is an advantage.
• Oil & gas/project freight forwarding experience is an advantage.
• Proficient or able to become proficient with Crane Worldwide systems (PO Management, Kewill, C-View).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of international and domestic freight shipments, including bookings, cartage, and vendor liaison.
• Track shipments, update milestones and confirm POD.
• Obtain and check documentation to meet customs/quarantine and packing requirements.
• Complete client requirements per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, overseas offices and internal departments.
• Manage Warehouse Clients internal/external contracts.
• Maintain/update Standard Operating Procedures.
• Invoice clients in line with timeframes and procedures.
• Process vendor invoices and perform filing/archiving.

Skills

Freight forwarding

EDI/ICS/Excel

Import/Export Air/Ocean

Oil and gas freight

Crane Worldwide systems

Tools

Crane Worldwide systems (PO Management, Kewill, C-View)

Job description

Position Description

A Logistics Operator controls shipments from end to end for air/sea and import/export procedures. Duties include associated administrative tasks and reporting. A Level 3 Operator is expected to be able to perform specialised and non-routine tasks under general guidance, and be capable of exercising initiative and judgement in carrying out their duties. The role may include training less experienced Operators by means of personal instruction and demonstration.

Statement of Duties

OPERATIONAL SERVICES

• Coordinate all aspects of international and domestic freight shipments, including: making bookings, arranging cartage, liaising with vendors to ensure completion of services
• Track shipments, including updating system with milestones and confirming POD
• Obtain, check, prepare and/or store documentation to meet customs and quarantine requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with Australian and overseas countries’ regulations
• Complete client requirements in accordance with the client specific Standard Operating Procedure
• Liaise with clients, vendors, overseas offices and internal departments
• Managing Warehouse Clients internal / external contracts
• Maintain, and where necessary update, Standard Operating Procedures

SALES MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

• Invoice clients in accordance with established timeframes. Comply with invoicing procedures, both for Crane and the client, to ensure timely payment of invoices
• Process vendor invoices in accordance with established procedures
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing and archiving, including both paper and electronic documents

Skills and Attributes

POSITION SPECIFIC SKILLS

• At least 5 years Freight Forwarding experience
• Experience with (e.g. EDI/ICS/Excel) preferred
• Experience with all Import/Export Air/Ocean an advantage
• Oil and gas/project vertical experience in freight forwarding an advantage
• Proficient (or ability to become proficient) with Crane Worldwide systems (PO Management, Kewill, C-View, etc)
  

GENERIC SKILLS

• A commitment to the Crane Way
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detailWell-developed problem solving and analytical skills