The Company
Fox & Lillie is a 100% Australian family-owned agribusiness established in 1948. Fox & Lillie has grown into one of Australia’s largest and most diverse Wool Exporters & Wool Grower services businesses.
Fox & Lillie operates two core and integrated wool businesses:
- Fox & Lillie: The company’s wool trading, export, and early-stage processing business, supplying all types of greasy and processed wool to countries worldwide.
- Fox & Lillie Rural: The direct wool buying and wool brokerage arm, connecting the company to a large cross-section of Australian woolgrowers through an extensive network of regional branches and wool marketing representatives.
Fox & Lillie has also diversified into other agri businesses, as well as Aquaculture.
The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a leader in the Australian agribusiness sector.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Export Documentation / Logistics Officer to join our dynamic team within the Fox & Lillie Export division, located in South Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, international logistics environment, delivering exceptional customer service to our partners and clients. This will be an office-based role.
Key Responsibilities – Reporting to the business operations Manager.
- Prepare and manage export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, health certificates and certificates of origin, for greasy and processed wool shipments, both L/C and non-L/C.
- Ensure all export documentation complies with international trade regulations and customer requirements.
- Monitor and track shipments, providing updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Obtain EDNs, FI submissions to shipping companies.
- Checking L/C applications.
- Arranging sea freight payments.
- Assisting with arranging export orders for shipment, consulting with shipping, logistic and packing companies, as well as international agents and customers.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a fast-paced export documentation / logistics role. Wool or agriculture experience advantageous.
- Strong understanding of international trade regulations and export documentation requirements, including Incoterms, letters of credit, and various payment terms.
- Experience with EDI systems essential, Experience with Talman advantageous.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
As Fox & Lillie continues to expand their agribusiness operations there is an opportunity for the right person to grow and be rewarded. However, as this is an office based role, Overseas applicant’s need not apply.
Initially, this will be a 12-month contract with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
If you are a motivated and meticulous individual with a passion for international trade, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Casey caseyr@flrural.com.au
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