We are looking for an Export Operations Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the company's export operations, including shipment scheduling, export documentation, inventory coordination, and communication with overseas customers and logistics providers.
Job Description
Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Export Operations Coordination
- Coordinate end-to-end export shipment processes for salted sheepskins.
- Plan and schedule container bookings with freight forwarders and shipping lines.
- Liaise with production team to align export orders with processing timelines.
- Monitor shipment progress to ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
2. Export Documentation Management
- Prepare and review export documentation, including:
- Commercial invoices
- Packing lists
- Bills of lading
- Export permits and related MPI documentation
- Ensure all export documents comply with New Zealand customs and biosecurity requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of all export transactions.
3. Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate domestic transport of goods from processing facility to port.
- Communicate with logistics providers regarding shipping schedules and requirements.
- Track inventory levels of raw and processed sheepskins for export planning.
- Assist in improving efficiency of supply chain and logistics processes.
4. International Communication
- Communicate with overseas customers regarding shipment status, order requirements, and documentation.
- Provide regular updates on production and export timelines.
- Assist in resolving shipment or documentation issues with international partners.
5. Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with New Zealand export regulations, MPI requirements, and company policies.
- Support audit and inspection processes when required.
- Prepare basic operational and logistics reports for management review.
6. System and Administrative Support (Export-related only)
- Maintain export and logistics databases or spreadsheets.
- Assist in improving internal export tracking systems.
- Support general export operations administration.
Pay Rate: $35-$40 / hour
- Candidate should have a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Management, or a related discipline; or if no qualification, 3 years of work experience in the related field is required.
- Full time availability (Mon-Fri)
- No criminal record
- Candidates need to be NZ citizens/residents