Container Logistics Coordinator

**Ko wai matou? Who are we?**:
Zespri is more than simply the world’s single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

**He aha te mahi? What’s the role?**:
This key role is an essential member of the Shipping team, part of the overall Zespri Supply Chain. Shipping are responsible for the procurement and management of shipping capacity for the supply of NZ origin fruit on both Chartered Reefer Ships and Liner Container Services to meet offshore market demand. The role of Container Logistics Coordinator is to arrange shipping capacity over multiple shipping lines and services, planning customer orders to meet market demand. Ensuring the carrier capacity contracts are respected, and market requirements achieved. To manage supplier load windows, and daily container operations requirements.

The core responsibilities of the role will include;
- Ensuring weekly export requirements are processed under correct line requirements.
- Monitoring shipping schedule changes, alerting marketing of potential delays.
- Liaise with shipping lines for vessel capacity and container equipment availability.
- Manage and maintain SAP bookings and reports, relating to service changes, volume variabilities.
- Coordinate weekly container release requirements, and resolve issues with equipment supply.
- Create/maintain Ocean Bookings in TM (Transport Management) to reflect plans.
- Build and Maintain strong relationships with Key Stakeholders
- Continue to develop container line and personal KPI’s and reporting capability through SAP and Inttra.

**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:
This key role is an essential member of the Shipping team, part of the overall Zespri Supply Chain. Shipping are responsible for the procurement and management of shipping capacity for the supply of NZ origin fruit on both Chartered Reefer Ships and Liner Container Services to meet offshore market demand. The role of Container Logistics Coordinator is to arrange shipping capacity over multiple shipping lines and services, planning customer orders to meet market demand. Ensuring the carrier capacity contracts are respected, and market requirements achieved. To manage supplier load windows, and daily container operations requirements.

The core responsibilities of the role will include;
- Ensuring weekly export requirements are processed under correct line requirements.
- Monitoring shipping schedule changes, alerting marketing of potential delays.
- Liaise with shipping lines for vessel capacity and container equipment availability.
- Manage and maintain SAP bookings and reports, relating to service changes, volume variabilities.
- Coordinate weekly container release requirements, and resolve issues with equipment supply.
- Create/maintain Ocean Bookings in TM (Transport Management) to reflect plans.
- Build and Maintain strong relationships with Key Stakeholders
- Continue to develop container line and personal KPI’s and reporting capability through SAP and Inttra.

**He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?**:
Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
- Competitive overall remuneration package.
- FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
- Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
- Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
- Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
- Group Medical Insurance benefits.
- Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
- Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit