Perishables Operations Specialist: Fast-Paced, Global Impact

DHL Global Forwarding; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flight discounts

Car hire discounts

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding at Perth Airport is seeking a Perishables Operations Specialist to coordinate shipments of temperature-controlled cargo. You will manage documentation and ensure compliance under tight timeframes, working with a collaborative team.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication. A supportive and driven team environment offers opportunities to grow within a global leader in freight forwarding.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in freight forwarding (air and/or ocean).
• CargoWise experience is advantageous.
• AFR/OFR export operations knowledge is advantageous.
• Dangerous Goods accreditation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of origin and destination government requirements.
• Strong communication, administration, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international transport bookings, maximising unit optimisation.
• Prepare, validate, and distribute export documentation for temperature-controlled perishable cargo.
• Monitor shipment progress, proactively resolve issues, and support customer service outcomes.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and customer invoicing.
• Prepare customer quotations and support commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in operational IT systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and service delivery.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Export operations knowledge

Dangerous Goods accreditation

Government requirements

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team player

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding at Perth Airport is seeking a Perishables Operations Specialist to coordinate shipments of temperature-controlled cargo. You will manage documentation and ensure compliance under tight timeframes, working with a collaborative team.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication. A supportive and driven team environment offers opportunities to grow within a global leader in freight forwarding.