Coates Group

Logistics Manager

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, CHN

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Information Technology

The Role

Lead execution of global international transportation strategy, manage relationships with freight forwarders and suppliers, oversee booking, documentation, customs clearance, cargo loading and vessel bookings, implement standardized shipment tracking and documentation, and align and lead the logistics team to meet goals efficiently.

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Responsibilities:

Lead Global Transportation Strategy Execution: Direct the team in implementing global international transportation strategies to ensure efficient and cost-effective logistics operations.

Freight Forwarder & supplier Collaboration: Oversee collaboration with global contracted freight forwarders, including obtaining quotes, negotiating rates, comparing international freight costs, selecting optimal routes, and planning shipment schedules.

Guide the team in working closely with local vendors to confirm delivery requirements and schedules prior to cargo loading, ensuring smooth operations.

Monitor Transportation Performance: Monitor the preparation and submission of accurate commercial documents to China import & export, and global customs authorities within specified timeframes to ensure seamless cargo clearance. Lead the team on vessel booking, manage on-site cargo loading, and oversee transportation processes to ensure timely departures and proper handling of shipments.

Standardized Shipping Process Implementation: Develop and implement standardized processes for tracking shipments, documenting shipping activities (e.g., global market documentation, loading photos), and ensuring all global shipments are traceable through a unified system.

Team Leadership and Alignment:Collaborate with the direct report to align team responsibilities, provide motivation, and ensure goals are achieved accurately and efficiently.

Requirement:

10+years working experience in international trade, transportation, customs declaration.

Relevant working experience and familiar with document review, booking of shipping space, commodity inspection, customs declaration, and contact with freight forwarding, customs brokerage, freight forwarding warehouse and other links.

Computer skills, serious and responsible work, high initiative, strong learning ability, good at communication, thinking and solving problems;

Good at time management, able to work under pressure, hard-working.

Skills Required

10+ years working experience in international trade, transportation, customs declaration
Experience with document review, booking shipping space, commodity inspection, customs declaration, and working with freight forwarders, customs brokerage, and warehouses
Computer skills
High initiative, strong learning ability, good communication, problem solving
Good time management, ability to work under pressure, hardworking

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The Company

HQ: Sydney

295 Employees

Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

Coates Group is a growing global technology and digital merchandising solutions provider creating immersive experiences for some of the world's leading brands and their customers. We are focused on creating dynamic, personalised and engaging experiences powered by our range of digital hardware and proprietary content management system. If you’ve ordered in-store or in the Drive-Thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions! We work across 50+ global markets with our headquarters located in Sydney, Australia and other offices in Japan, India, China, the Middle East, Canada, Europe and the United States. Our people who we proudly call our “Crew” are at the heart of everything that we do. So, it is our commitment to empower and develop the people that set us apart. This is done by implementing new policies that our people care about like an annual market competitive bonus program, opportunities for growth and prioritisation for learning and development that includes kick-starting our new wellbeing program called Thrive. The cornerstone of Thrive is our flexible work approach, including a suite of flexible work options because we are believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also equips our crew with wellness tools and dedicated time to prioritise our health with Yoga and Meditation programs as well as a Global Wellness Day off to enjoy and recharge plus a Give Back Day for the opportunity to make an impact on the community. Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives). We are one global crew with diverse perspectives that make us stronger. We are curious, charismatic and authentic. And together, we make our purpose become a reality, to create immersive brand experiences for everyone