Export Operator

• Manage end-to-end export shipments, from initial booking through to final departure.
• Build strong relationships with customers, carriers and overseas agents
• Join a busy and supportive team where you’ll have plenty of variety and responsibility.

We’re looking for an experienced Export Operator to join a busy freight forwarding team in Christchurch. This is a hands-on role managing export shipments from booking through to final departure, while keeping customers, overseas agents and internal teams updated throughout the process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating international export shipments across sea and air freight
• Managing bookings with shipping lines and airlines
• Preparing and checking export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists and bills of lading
• Liaising with customers, overseas agents, carriers, transport providers and Customs
• Monitoring shipment milestones and ensuring freight moves to schedule
• Coordinating cartage, devanning and container movements where required
• Entering and maintaining accurate shipment information within the freight forwarding system
• Providing customers with updates and responding to export queries
• Ensuring shipments are compliant with relevant Customs and carrier requirements
• Assisting with invoicing and other administration associated with export files

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an export operations role within freight forwarding
• Good understanding of international shipping processes and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments at once
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with customers and suppliers
• Experience using the CargoWise system is preferred
• Organised, proactive and able to work to deadlines
• A good understanding of Customs and MPI requirements would be advantageous

This is a great opportunity for an experienced freight professional who enjoys a busy operational environment and wants to be part of a supportive, customer-focused team.

Apply now or get in touch with Hannah Barclay for a confidential chat, [email protected].

Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.