About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Air Freight Specialist to join a leading global logistics organisation on a three-month contract based in Alexandria. This is an excellent opportunity for a freight forwarding professional 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 time frames;

• 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

• Previous experience in air freight forwarding, with strong exposure to both imports and exports;

• Mandatory experience using CargoWise and Newins systems;

• 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 be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Immediate start available;

• 3 month contract opportunity;

• Alexandria location with on-site parking and public transport access;

• Collaborative and supportive team environment; and

• Exposure to complex international freight operations within a global business.

If you are an experienced Air Freight Specialist looking for your next challenge, apply now or contact Sahar Sarabi at u&u Recruitment Partners for a confidential discussion.  
  
Our client provides great incentives, long-term career opportunities internationally and the opportunity to work with a passionate team.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Sahar Sarabi at u&u sahar.sarabi@uandu.com quoting reference number 45883.

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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