Global Freight & Logistics Specialist

H J Asmuss & Co Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive (STI) opportunity

Southern Cross Medical Insurance

Life Insurance and Free Wills package

Job summary

H J Asmuss & Co Ltd in Auckland, North Island, is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Freight Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. You will provide analytical, administrative and operational support across inbound freight and domestic transport, improving freight visibility and cost control across the Asmuss network.

You will coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate data, timely shipments and effective reporting, supporting procurement

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in logistics, shipping, transport, supply chain, procurement support or freight administration.
• Experience in international freight, domestic transport, shipping or logistics.
• Understanding of sea freight, import documentation, customs clearance, Incoterms and freight partner coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• International shipping ownership – managing quoting and booking processes for all Asmuss inbound freight.
• Domestic freight management – analysing domestic shipping activity, carrier rates, freight pricing and cost movements to improve visibility and control.
• Freight cost oversight – supporting invoice variance review, landed cost analysis and improved freight spend reporting.
• Carrier consolidation – supporting the consolidation of domestic freight carriers to improve buying leverage and service consistency.
• Coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure freight movements and documentation are managed effectively.
• Preparing freight, supplier and cost reports to support business and procurement decision-making.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

H J Asmuss & Co Ltd in Auckland, North Island, is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Freight Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. You will provide analytical, administrative and operational support across inbound freight and domestic transport, improving freight visibility and cost control across the Asmuss network.

You will coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate data, timely shipments and effective reporting, supporting procurement