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Freight Operations Leader
| Location: | Auckland |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Industry: | Freight/Cargo Forwarding | Management |
| Reference: | BH-2840 |
| Job Published: | January 14, 2025 |
Are you an experienced import/export operator ready to step into a career-defining role? This is your chance to be the driving force behind establishing a New Zealand presence for a well-established, global freight forwarder known for its strong culture, customer-first approach, and passionate team.
Why This Role?
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build something from the ground up. You’ll manage all import and export operations (air and sea), working closely with the NZ based Business Development Manager to grow the NZ market. With the support of a passionate and accessible overseas team, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating and shaping the future NZ freight team.
What’s In It For You?
- Market-competitive salary
- Flexibility: Remote work options during the start-up phase
- Career growth: The opportunity to transition into Operations Management, Key Account Management, or even General Manager as the business grows
- Work-life balance: This company values and supports standard working hours
What You’ll Do
- Manage end-to-end freight operations (air and sea) for diverse trade lanes
- Liaise with carriers, air agents, transport companies, and freight forwarders
- Provide exceptional customer service to maintain and grow strong client relationships
- Collaborate with the overseas team, leveraging their expertise and support
- Play a key role in developing the future NZ freight team
About You
You’re a freight-forwarding professional with:
- Extensive experience in import/export operations
- Proficiency in CargoWise
- Strong skills in customer relationship management
- Leadership potential and a drive to grow within a company
- A passion for the freight-forwarding industry and a vision for building something extraordinary
This Is Your Time
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to lead, grow, and make your mark in the freight-forwarding industry, this is it. Don’t hesitate – it’s ready to go!
Submit your CV, preferably in Word format to Natasha.
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