Perishables Operations Specialist - Military veterans preferred

We currently have a vacancy for a Perishables Operations Specialist in our Operations team based in our Adelaide 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 recognise the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.

Join DHL Global Forwarding as a Perishables Operations Specialist and become a key player in our high-performing perishables team. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing shipping processes, handling and distributing critical documentation, coordinating pickup arrangements, and ensuring every shipment meets customer requirements with accuracy and efficiency.


Accountabilities, Customers, Other Stakeholders & Process

• Receive and coordinate  international transport, bookings, maximising  unit optimization
• Prepare, validate, and distribute export documentation for temperature controlled perishable cargo.
• Ensure accurate cost allocations and customer invoicing.
• Monitor shipment status, resolve incidents, and support customer service
• Prepare customer quotations
• Maintain strong customer and supplier relationship and drive operational performance improvements
• Update IT systems to ensure accurate and timely shipment information

Skills / Qualifications

• 1+ year freight forwarding (air/ocean) experience (advantageous)
• CargoWise experience (advantageous)
• Strong AFR/OFR Export Operations knowledge (advantageous)
• Solid understanding of freight forwarding & logistics
• Dangerous Goods Accreditation (advantageous)
• Independent, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of origin/destination government requirements
• Adaptable to accommodate to changing customer/airline needs with a sense of urgency.
• Team player with a positive, results-driven attitude
• Strong communication & administration skills

Why 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!