Global Shipping Operator — Scheduling & Logistics

Zespri International; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free kiwifruit

Mount Maunganui office location

Job summary

Zespri is seeking a Shipping Operator for a fixed-term role within our global Supply Chain team at Mount Maunganui. You will coordinate kiwifruit shipments to global markets and support efficient delivery to customers worldwide.

You will manage schedules, monitor plans, and collaborate with planning, logistics, finance and external partners, ensuring timely, accurate operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a logistics, shipping, supply chain or related operational role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with data reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with readiness to resolve issues.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain charter vessel shipping schedules throughout the season.
• Monitor and update shipping plans to ensure timely delivery to key markets.
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, finance, market operations and external partners.
• Manage shipping data and reporting across systems including Excel, SAP and planning tools.
• Assist with freight payment processing and shipping-related financial administration.
• Track vessel performance and resolve operational issues proactively.
• Provide operational support across the Shipping team and container logistics as needed.

Skills

Logistics operations

Excel

Communication

Organised

Proactive problem solving

SAP experience

Shipping industry experience

Tools

SAP

Planning tools

Job description

Zespri is seeking a Shipping Operator for a fixed-term role within our global Supply Chain team at Mount Maunganui. You will coordinate kiwifruit shipments to global markets and support efficient delivery to customers worldwide.

You will manage schedules, monitor plans, and collaborate with planning, logistics, finance and external partners, ensuring timely, accurate operations and reporting.