Job Description
Brisbane QLD | Full Time
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Techforce is partnering with a well-known client to recruit an experienced Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager for a key leadership role based in Brisbane.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a senior logistics professional to take ownership of international shipping, trade documentation, and compliance activities across a global operation. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring all import and export transactions are managed efficiently, compliantly, and in line with business objectives.
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You will lead shipping and documentation teams across multiple locations, manage key logistics service providers, and drive consistency, cost control, and process improvement across the broader supply chain function.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end international shipping operations across air and sea freight
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Lead and support shipping and documentation teams across head office and global offices
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Oversee freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and third‐party logistics providers
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Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service agreements to achieve cost and service outcomes
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Ensure timely and accurate preparation of trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin,



licences, permits, and LC documentation
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Ensure compliance with customs regulations, Incoterms, trade laws, sanctions, and internal policies
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Monitor shipping performance, resolve delays and claims issues, and drive KPI reporting
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Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and documentation workflows, including within ERP platforms
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About You
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8+ years' experience in international logistics, shipping, and trade documentation
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Previous leadership experience managing teams in a multi‐site or international environment
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Solid working knowledge of Incoterms, UCP 600, customs requirements, and trade compliance
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Proven ability to manage external logistics providers and build effective stakeholder relationships
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Commercially focused with strong negotiation and problem‐solving capability
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ERP systems experience required; Odoo exposure will be highly regarded
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What's on Offer
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Senior leadership opportunity with global scope
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Work with a well‐known and established business
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Brisbane‐based role with domestic and international exposure
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact across logistics, compliance, and operational performance
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📌 Global Logistics Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Techforce Personnel
📍 Queensland