Global Shipping Operator - Kiwifruit Logistics

Zespri Group Limited; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Zespri Day

Free onsite parking

Free kiwifruit

Job summary

Zespri is seeking a Shipping Operator for a 14 month fixed-term role within our global Supply Chain team based at Mount Maunganui. You will coordinate kiwifruit shipments to global markets, maintain vessel schedules and support freight payments and data reporting using Excel and SAP.

You will collaborate with planning, logistics, finance and external partners to ensure on-time delivery, monitor vessel performance and resolve issues proactively.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations.
• Strong Excel skills and data reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and confident to resolve issues by phone.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems would be advantageous.
• Shipping industry experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining charter vessel shipping schedules throughout the season.
• Monitoring and updating shipping plans to ensure fruit is delivered to key markets on time.
• Working closely with planning, logistics, finance, market operations and external shipping partners.
• Managing shipping data and reporting across systems including Excel, SAP and planning tools.
• Supporting freight payment processing and shipping-related financial administration.
• Tracking vessel performance and proactively resolving operational issues.
• Providing operational support across the broader Shipping team, including container logistics cover when required.

Skills

Shipping experience

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Planning tools

Job description

Zespri is seeking a Shipping Operator for a 14 month fixed-term role within our global Supply Chain team based at Mount Maunganui. You will coordinate kiwifruit shipments to global markets, maintain vessel schedules and support freight payments and data reporting using Excel and SAP.

You will collaborate with planning, logistics, finance and external partners to ensure on-time delivery, monitor vessel performance and resolve issues proactively.