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Logistics-Shipping Coordinator
| Location: | Auckland |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Industry: | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Import/Export & Customs |
| Reference: | BH-2949 |
| Job Published: | May 23, 2025 |
Our client is an established exporter of essential products into the Pacific region, partnering with manufacturers and clients through long-term, trusted relationships. Providing a comprehensive solution across sales representation, logistics, and financial support, they play a key role in connecting products with customers across the South Pacific.
The Role
As a Logistics – Shipping Coordinator, you will join the logistics team to manage the end-to-end shipment process—from coordinating and communicating with suppliers and freight providers, to preparing and verifying export documentation. Your role is critical to ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely deliveries for customers and their products.
You’ll be responsible for your own Customs clearances, making this a fantastic opportunity to obtain your Customs PIN in a supportive learning environment, or to apply your existing Customs knowledge and utilitise your existing PIN.
The role offers exposure to a diverse range of products and markets, and the opportunity to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team where learning and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Key areas of accountability:
- Customer and supplier liaison: Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, shipping companies, freight forwarders, and customers to facilitate smooth shipment processes
- Coordination with the sales team: Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure accurate and timely communication of shipment details
- Shipping documentation: Prepare and verify all necessary shipping documents to support smooth customs clearance and compliance with international trade regulations
- Invoice and documentation reconciliation: Review and verify supplier invoices and associated documents against master shipping data and support customer process and documentation requirements
- General support duties: Support additional tasks as needed to assist the logistics, shipping, and sales teams.
Skills and Experience
- 4+ years' experience in a shipping, export, or freight coordination role
- Background in an export environment, shipping company, or freight forwarder
- Solid understanding of incoterms, port operations, and shipping schedules
- Customs PIN or willingness to obtain one
- Proficient in digital tools—editing PDFs, Microsoft 365 suite; experience with Prodoc is a plus
Strengths and Attributes
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
- Organised, deadline-driven, and proactive
- Positive and collaborative approach to team work and relationships
- A confident, curious learner with sound judgement
- Strong problem solving skills
What's in it for you
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-driven business known for its supportive and collaborative team culture. You’ll be surrounded by people who genuinely enjoy working together and who value open communication, autonomy, and long-term partnerships. With strong staff retention and a flat structure, you'll be welcomed into an environment that encourages self-direction and where learning and personal growth are encouraged.
You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of interesting products and international markets, and have the opportunity to deepen your logistics and customs knowledge—including the chance to earn your Customs PIN if you don’t already have one. Based in a bright, open-plan office with a smart casual dress code, you'll enjoy a positive workplace culture that includes team events and a strong focus on family. If you’re ready to grow in a stable, future-focused business that values its people, this could be the perfect next step.
How to apply
The first step is to apply online via this job ad. If possible, please submit your CV in Microsoft Word.
Alternatively, feel free to call Chris at Team Recruitment on 0212264306 for a confidential chat.