13 Nov
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u&u Recruitment
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Sydney
13 Nov
u&u Recruitment
Sydney
We are currently seeking an experienced Air Freight Specialist to join a leading globallogisticsorganisation based in Alexandria. This is an excellent opportunity for a freightforwardingprofessional with strong air import and export experience who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end air freight operations across multiple Australian regions, ensuring shipments are processed efficiently, compliantly and delivered to customers on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end air freight import and export operations across NSW, QLD, NT, WA and SA, with support for VIC as required;
- Coordinate cargo movements with airlines and Ground Handling Agents (GHA);
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies and missing cargo issues;
- Process job registrations, Customs reporting and shipment documentation;
- Prepare invoices and manage supplier costs within required timeframes;
- Liaise with customers, overseas agents, customs brokers, airlines and internal stakeholders;
- Prepare accurate quotations for import and export shipments;
- Ensure all freight movements comply with company and regulatory requirements;
- Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain regular communication with clients; and
- Support operational teams across the broader freight forwarding division as required.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Air Freight Specialist to join a leading globallogisticsorganisation based in Alexandria. This is an excellent opportunity for a freightforwardingprofessional with strong air import and export experience who can hit the ground running in a quick-paced environment.
Reporting to the Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end air freight operations across multiple Australian regions, ensuring shipments are processed efficiently,
compliantly and delivered to customers on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end air freight import and export operations across NSW, QLD, NT, WA and SA, with support for VIC as required;
- Coordinate cargo movements with airlines and Ground Handling Agents (GHA);
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies and missing cargo issues;
- Process job registrations, Customs reporting and shipment documentation;
- Prepare invoices and manage supplier costs within required timeframes;
- Liaise with customers, overseas agents, customs brokers, airlines and internal stakeholders;
- Prepare accurate quotations for import and export shipments;
- Ensure all freight movements comply with company and regulatory requirements;
- Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain regular communication with clients; and
- Support operational teams across the broader freight forwarding division as required.
Requirements
- Previousexperience in air freightforwarding, with strong exposure to both imports and exports;
- Mandatory experience usingCargoWiseandNewinssystems;
- Strong understanding of international freight forwarding operations and Customs processes;
- The ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment;
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities;
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach;
- Experience across sea freight operations will be highly regarded; and
- Dangerous Goods handling experience or IATA qualifications will beadvantageous.
What We Offer
- Immediate start available;
- Alexandria location with public transport access;
- Collaborative and supportive team environment; and
- Exposure to complex international freight operations within a global business.
At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
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📌 Air Freight Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 u&u Recruitment
📍 Sydney