Established in 1956, Gulf Agency Company has grown to become a leading global provider of shipping, logistics, marine and related services. The company now has over 300 offices worldwide and employs in excess of 9,000 staff.
Due to continued growth in our business GAC Australia is looking for dynamic and motivated individual to join our team in Canning Vale as:
FREIGHT FORWARDING Operations Officer
(Perth Based)
Your responsibilities will include, but will not be restricted to:
* Managing full import and export operations for both air and sea freight: Coordinating the movement of goods and ensuring compliance with international and local regulations.
* Handling transhipment entries through Border Force ICS platform (training provided).
* Project freight forwarding: Assisting with the coordination and execution of complex, freight movements for specialised projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational efficiency.
* Liaising with transport suppliers to ensure timely connection of ship spares, project cargo, general freight.
* Export cargo bookings and managing associated documentation, ensuring adherence to legal and logistical requirements.
* Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to handle miscellaneous freight forwarding enquiries, providing quotes, and offering solutions to client issues.
* Assist in gathering all documents relating the customs clearance of freight and vessels.
* Invoicing and reporting, including the use of our in-house freight forwarding software tailored specifically for GAC operations.
* Warehousing and inventory management: Coordinating the storage of goods in our warehousing facilities, ensuring accurate tracking, handling, and dispatching of inventory to meet client requirements.
To excel in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and experience:
* Strong understanding in freight forwarding and project freight forwarding.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with international partners and customers.
* Ability to manage time effectively, with strong attention to detail in handling freight operations.
* Accurate data entry ability
* Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Intermediate level).
* Ability to work independently in an open team environment
* Computer literate / MS Office Intermediate skills
* Current Driver's licence and /or Forklift licence (preferred)
* A current driver's license and/or forklift license (preferred).
* Previous experience or knowledge of import/export regulations, customs clearance, and logistics operations.
You will be trained to use our in-house software package specifically tailored for GAC.
The position offers a competitive Salary. Experience within the Ship Agency / Logistics business is preferred, but full training will be provided to the right candidate. This is a full time role based in our Perth office
If you possess the experience and qualities and are interested in joining a progressive and well established organisation, apply now. Please address your written application and CV in strict confidence to:
Fritzie Dimacali – Executive Assistant / HR
Gulf Agency Company (Australia) Pty Ltd
GPO Box 4455, Sydney NSW 2001
Applications sent thru the SEEK Interface is our preferred method.
Applicants should be an Australian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency Visa or a non-restricted Visa to work in Australia.