Sea Freight Operations Lead - Mandarin Speaker

SF International

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SF International is seeking a Sea Freight Operations Coordinator-Mandarin Speaking to manage end-to-end import/export shipping, bookings and documentation from our Sydney operations. You will ensure timely delivery, monitor milestones and coordinate with shipping lines, terminals and freight forwarders to optimise costs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in sea freight, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to manage multiple containers.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in sea freight operations or related roles.
Knowledge of end-to-end sea freight processes including customs clearance.
Experience managing multiple containers or shipments simultaneously.
Understanding of Australian sea freight operations and local requirements.
Strong knowledge of sea freight charges and cost discrepancy resolution.
Proficiency in Excel for shipment tracking and reporting.
Strong attention to detail, organisation and time-management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end sea freight operations including bookings, vessel tracking, and documentation.
Manage around 60 containers per month with milestone monitoring.
Liaise with lines, terminals, forwarders, brokers, transport providers and warehouse teams.
Review and reconcile freight charges, terminal and customs fees.
Investigate billing discrepancies and support monthly cost reporting.
Identify and manage risks such as port congestion and delays.
Resolve operational issues and ensure timely follow-up to completion.
Maintain shipment records, tracking registers and exception logs.
Develop and maintain SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency.