Freight Forwarding Team Leader

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is New Zealand owned and has a very good reputation in the marketplace with some well established clients. They provide International Logistics solutions and have a reputation for being innovative and for offering professional services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands on role assisting both Import and Export Operations along with supporting the Customs Broker. You will be leading a team of four and you will be looking to develop and nurture their growth. You will have both Import and Export Operations experience within the Freight Forwarding industry and have lead teams in the past. You will also be required to travel to Auckland for the role on the odd occasion and even as far as Australia further down the track.

The role also requires you to be on call and from time to time you may have to work the odd weekend when it is busy. You will get this time back during the week, so they are very flexible with this.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidates will have been in the freight forwarding industry for quite a number of years and have gained a good understanding of the industry and have team leadership experience already. along with the below attributes;

• Project Logistics experience
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Thinks outside the box and will use your initiative
• Attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication; verbal & written
• Senior level in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Pro‑active and resourceful
• Must be able to take ownership
• Must be professional, well mannered and have a sense of humour
• EDI Cargowise experience would also be a benefit

SOUND LIKE YOU? ARE YOU READY TO GO PLACES WITH YOUR CAREER?

Apply via the link or call Craig Stephenson on if you would like to discuss your suitability to the role prior to applying.

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