Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am - 4pm
n Location: Ormeau, QLD
n Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
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We are looking for an organised and proactive Shipping & Purchasing Coordinator to join our busy import operation. Our business imports approximately 1,000 containers each year, so this is a key role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple orders and shipments simultaneously.
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Key responsibilities
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Raise and manage purchase orders for products.
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Liaise regularly with overseas suppliers regarding pricing, production and delivery schedules.
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Coordinate approximately 1,000 container imports per year.
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Monitor orders from placement through to final delivery.
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Book shipments and work closely with freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs agents.
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Maintain accurate shipping, purchasing and product records.
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Check commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and other import documentation.
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Track containers and proactively manage delays or supply issues.
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Keep internal teams informed of order and delivery dates.
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Check supplier invoices and investigate discrepancies.
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Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
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Support stock planning and ensure products are ordered in line with business requirements.
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About you
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You will be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You should be confident communicating with suppliers and logistics partners and capable of managing a large number of orders and shipments at different stages.
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Ideally, you will have:
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Previous experience in shipping, imports, purchasing, logistics or supply-chain coordination.
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Experience managing containerised imports.
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Strong administration and organisational skills.
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Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.
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Confidence using Microsoft Excel and order-management or ERP systems.
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The ability to identify problems early and follow them through to resolution.
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Knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures would be an advantage.
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What we offer
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A stable, full-time position within an established and busy importing business.
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Working hours of 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 4pm Friday.
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A diverse role with responsibility across both purchasing and international shipping.
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The opportunity to build strong relationships with suppliers and play an important part in the company's supply chain.
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