Shipping Coordinator

Our client is a premier design brand and distributor of high-end furniture, lighting, and interior products across commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors. Operating through multiple showrooms alongside an integrated e-commerce platform, they deliver curated designer collections across Australia. They are dedicated to high-quality craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design. They are now seeking to hire a Shipping Coordinator to oversee international inbound freight operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring on-time cargo delivery, maintaining cost efficiency, and facilitating smooth coordination between suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams. Job Responsibilities Shipment & Freight Coordination - Book international inbound sea and air freight shipments while selecting cost-effective routing options - Monitor cargo-ready, departure, arrival, and customs clearance milestones - Track delays or discrepancies and proactively implement resolution measures - Communicate shipping schedules, updates, and routine delays to relevant internal teams Supplier & Broker Liaison - Manage day-to-day operational relationships with suppliers and freight forwarders - Follow up with suppliers and forwarders to ensure agreed shipping dates are achieved - Liaise with freight forwarders and customs brokers regarding container availability, clearance, and delivery Documentation & System Management - Prepare and verify shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills, and certificates - Maintain accurate shipping records and update relevant ERP systems - Monitor freight costs, identify consolidation opportunities, and prepare regular operational reports Requirements - Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in international shipping, freight forwarding, or logistics - Demonstrated experience coordinating sea and air freight, including LCL and FCL shipments - Sound understanding of shipping documentation, Incoterms, and customs clearance processes - Awareness of freight cost drivers with a strong focus on cost-effective decision-making and space utilisation Nice-to-Have Skills - Experience coordinating freight within the furniture or interior design sectors - Hands-on experience using ERP systems, with Options ERP highly regarded Benefits - Permanent work-from-home set-up - Dayshift (Australian Eastern Daylight Time business hours) - Full-time opportunity - HMO (STAFF only) - Annual leave - Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rate) Originally posted on Himalayas