Container & Logistics Coordinator

Intransit Recruitment; Howick; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Intransit Recruitment is seeking an organised Container & Logistics Coordinator to manage import, export and domestic container movements from its East Tāmaki operations team. You will coordinate bookings with road, rail and coastal carriers, and keep customers informed while resolving issues that affect collections and deliveries.

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, be proficient in Excel and transport management systems, and complete MPI training to

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of container transport and import/export operations.
• Proficient in Excel and transport management systems.
• MPI training and Accredited Person status required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate container transport bookings and allocate jobs to road, rail and coastal carriers.
• Confirm container releases and availability with ports, shipping lines and depots.
• Track collections and deliveries, follow up on proof of delivery and keep customers updated on delays.
• Monitor carrier capacity and resolve transport issues while managing costs and meeting customer requirements.
• Prepare and submit MPI biosecurity clearance documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile CHEP pallet accounts, investigate discrepancies and coordinate empty pallet returns.
• Document container damage and elevate health, safety and compliance issues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Deadline management

Customer coordination

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Transport management systems

Job description

Our Client is seeking an organised and detail-focused Container & Logistics Coordinator to manage import, export and domestic container movements from its East Tāmaki operations team. Working closely with customers, carriers, ports, shipping lines and container depots, you will coordinate bookings, keep customers informed and resolve issues that affect collections and deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate container transport bookings and allocate jobs to road, rail and coastal carriers.
• Confirm container releases and availability with ports, shipping lines and depots.
• Track collections and deliveries, follow up on proof of delivery and keep customers updated on delays.
• Monitor carrier capacity and resolve transport issues while managing costs and meeting customer requirements.
• Prepare and submit MPI biosecurity clearance documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile CHEP pallet accounts, investigate discrepancies and coordinate empty pallet returns.
• Document container damage and elevate health, safety and compliance issues.

About You

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience, along with an understanding of container transport and import or export operations. You will communicate clearly, manage competing deadlines and follow issues through to resolution. You will also be confident using Excel and transport management systems.

You will need to complete the required MPI training and obtain and maintain Accredited Person status. Previous experience with MPI clearance or CHEP pallet reconciliation would be an advantage.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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