Equipment Coordinator (Shipping Container Planner/Scheduler)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Are you a problem solver that likes to find practical solutions?

Are you hungry to learn and driven to succeed?

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) is the leading shipping company connecting Asia, Australia and NZ to the Pacific.   We are experiencing a period of significant growth, building capacity and capability across our network. 

We operate 9 containerships, moving +240k TEU across various ports in 16 countries, in partnership with Maersk, CMA/ANL and PIL.   NPDL is part of The Wonderful Company headquartered in the USA (including Fiji Water).

Job Description

You will form part of the backbone and small but mighty support team that are responsible for all containers and container related activities across the NPDL group and some of our external partners. They work tirelessly to ensure that the services they provide are effective and efficient, in order to meet business needs.  You will comfortably operate in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage your own workflow by juggling requests from both suppliers, customers and your team.

What you will be doing:

  • Managing the empty container supply to our Customers (on-time, in-full, in-spec) to meet export demand in the most effective manner
  • Managing the flow of empty container returns from export destinations to their base in a timely and cost-efficient manner
  • Along with the other responsibilities involved in the role.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

  • Previous experience in a similar role in the shipping or logistics industry
  • Experience liaising with stakeholders in the South Pacific would be a bonus
  • Proficient user in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel
  • Experience with Cargowise is highly desirable
  • Process driven individual, with strong planning, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Organised with a sense of urgency.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to plan your work well ahead of time

This role is based in Parnell, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in a dynamic team environment. We need a confident communicator that can operate at all levels of the business, to ensure we meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Being adaptable, flexible and a forward thinker will really help you succeed in this role. You will excel working in a fast-paced environment where there is a lot of variety, and no 2 days are the same. Please note with any roles in shipping you may need to be flexible and adaptable with your hours as after hours or weekend work may be required depending on vessel schedule.

In return we offer a challenging and stimulating environment. You will have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Additional Information

 Our NPDL Contribution:

  • Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunity for development and internal mobility
  • Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
  • Project Wonderful - Staff spend a day in the community helping with various projects
  • Company focused on wellness and health

If you are resilient, have a passion for providing exceptional customer service and a love for the shipping industry, then apply now!

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