Import/Export Manager

Green Light Recruitment; Christchurch; Vor Ort; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Green Light Recruitment is seeking a Freight Forwarding Manager in Christchurch to lead and mentor a small team. The role is hands-on, reporting to the Managing Director, with the goal of growing the team after the position is filled.

You will be an engaging leader who drives excellent results and sets the standard from the front. Ideal candidates will have import/export experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining excellent communication

Qualifikationen

• Leadership gained from managing freight forwarder teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead from the front and manage two team members, with plans to grow the team.
• Provide hands-on support across Import/Export operations and customer coordination.
• Drive outstanding results for the business through effective leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Proactive

Ownership

Humour

EDI Cargowise

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

EDI Cargowise

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a reputable Freight Forwarder with 25 years of experience. They specialise in Import, Export, and coastal Sea Freight cargoes (FCL & LCL), Warehousing and distribution, and Customs Brokerage services. They have three operational offices across the country, with Christchurch as their head office

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role reports into the Managing Director and is a crucial role for the business. The role will be a hands on role supporting two other team members with the intention of growing the team size after the role is filled. You will be achieving outstanding results for the business. You will be an engaging leader and lead from the front.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will already be in a similar role and be well expereinced across both Import and Exports. You will likely be someone who has the below skills:

• Previous Management/Leadership experience in the freight forwarding industry
• EDI Cargowise experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Thinks outside the box and will use your initiative
• Attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication; verbal & written
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Pro‑active and resourceful
• Must be able to take ownership
• Must be professional, well mannered and have a sense of humour