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Shipping Specialist
- Osborne Park, WA, Australia, 6017
- Permanent, Full time
- Onsite creche, daycare, café, restaurant and gym.
- Employee Wellbeing is central to your success – utilise our inhouse wellness centre, GP and mental health support.
- Our benefits offer access to deals, support, and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life—health, Family, Recreation, and Your Future with MinRes.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager – Shipping, the shipping Specialist will be responsible for developing, executing strategies and managing the import freight portfolio across all areas of the business. Working closely with key stakeholders, this role will drive commercial outcomes, deliver cost savings, improve data collection and enhance supplier performance through strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and contract management. The role will also support the company’s export dry bulk chartering activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective vessel arrangements to meet business requirements.
Key responsibilities;
- Develop and implement strategies for import freight services including custom’s clearance, aligned with operational and commercial goals.
- Assist with the planning, negotiation, and execution of export dry bulk chartering, including vessel selection, freight rate negotiations, and contract management.
- Conduct market analysis, demand forecasting, and supplier capability assessments to inform sourcing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and value creation across international freight services.
- Design freight panels for key service categories (customs, airfreight, international courier, sea freight), ensuring coverage across all areas of the business.
- Regularly review and refresh panels to maintain competitiveness, diversity of supply, and alignment with operational needs.
- Define and monitor KPIs for supplier performance, cost savings, contract compliance, and service delivery
- Identify and manage commercial risks, including insurance compliance, transport regulatory compliance issues, and supplier dependencies.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing commercial insights to support decision-making
What is Required?
- Relevant degree qualification is highly regarded
- Proven experience in international freight, ideally within freight forwarding or custom’s experience
- Strong understanding of various modes of transport and routes
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholder.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and commercial acumen
About MinRes
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.
Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness. World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.