About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sea Freight Operator to join our team on a casual basis for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in freight forwarding and logistics, with a focus on sea freight operations. This role involves managing transshipment details, coordinating customs documentation, liaising with clients, and ensuring seamless freight operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Transshipment Coordination :
Check vessel details and transshipment schedules.
Send transshipment pre-alerts to clients when vessels are not confirmed.Confirm transshipment vessel ETD dates and send pre-alerts upon confirmation.Customs Documentation :Verify all customs clearance documents in the system before submission.
Chase origin offices, client services, or consignees for missing documents.Handle sea cargo under bond, email arrival notices, and manifests.Shipment Allocation & Documentation :Allocate shipments to the cartage team when required.
Issue relevant documentation, including pre-alerts, arrival notices, manifests, and cartage advice.Provide customs brokers with freight details, delivery addresses, and additional supporting documents.Rate and Invoice Management :Confirm and save buying and selling rates for jobs.
Post invoices and request EDOs.Ensure invoices, arrival notices, and other critical documents are uploaded to the system.Client Services Support :Assist in verifying pre-alerts and debit notes from the origin office.
Resolve discrepancies in debit notes and liaise with the accounts team for payment confirmation.Skills and Experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar sea freight operations role.Qualifications within Supply Chain or Logistics are preferred but not essentialMust have full working rights for AustraliaProficiency in managing transshipment schedules, customs clearance documentation, and freight forwarding processes.Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, customs brokers, and internal teams.Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with industry-specific systems and processes is essential.What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate of $53 / hour .Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.Exposure to diverse aspects of sea freight operations.How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a role that values client focus and adaptability, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume to Christian.Juric@talentfocus.com.au to organise a chat.
