We currently have a vacancy for a Perishables Export Specialist in our Perishables team based in our Melbourne Airport office.DHL Global Forwarding (Australia) Pty Ltd is a global leader in the Freight Forwarding industry. At DHL, people mean the world to us. That's why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent ALL over the world. We provide both the challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.Overall Role Purpose:The Perishables Export Specialist is responsible for:Managing processes, handling and distributing all required documentation in the shipping areaCoordinating pickup arrangementsEnsuring customer requirements are met and all required documentation is completed in a timely and efficient mannerAccountabilities, Customers, Other Stakeholders & Process:Creates/confirms transport order to ensure pickup of the shipment at originPerforms booking and booking optimizationPrepares, controls and distributes all required Export documents to counterparts (carrier, consignee, supplier, etc.)Checks responses from counterparts and finalizes validation of required documentsFollows-up shipment status in the Export area, identifies incidents and ensures resolution of incidentsSupports Customer Service in incident and exception management resolutionMaintains excellent relationships with suppliersIdentifies performance issues of suppliers and proposes solutions to improve/correct performancePerforms IT systems related tasks to provide up to date information on shipmentSkills / Qualifications:CargoWise system experience requiredExtensive knowledge of AFR/OFR Export OperationsMinimum one (1) year previous experience in Shipping/International freight forwarding industry in airfreight and/or ocean-freight operational roles (advantageous)Sound knowledge of Freight Forwarding and Logistics in generalDangerous Goods Accreditation (highly regarded)Results & outcome drivenAble to work independentlyFollow origin & destination government requirementsAdaptable to changes daily due to customer & airlines requestsHigh degree of reliability and attention to detailBe a team player with a positive can-do attitudeBe results driven and demonstrate strong communication and administration skillsWhy DHL?Apart from a competitive hourly rate; positive & friendly team, the ability to cross train and offer career progression we also have some awesome Employee Benefits. Not only do you get discounts on everything from Health Insurance, Flights, Car Hire & Hotel Accommodation etc. - you also get to work with a great team of passionate people all working towards a common goal - delivering the best, proactive service for our clients!Excellence. Simply. Delivered.So if you're reading this thinking, this is ME! We'd love to hear from you right away.APPLY NOW!#J-18808-Ljbffr