Overview
Fast-paced. High-impact. Critical to supply chain success.
Ready to step into a senior role where your expertise keeps perishable cargo moving seamlessly across borders? We’re looking for an experienced Perishable Import/Export Senior Controller to take ownership of time-critical shipments, customer relationships, and operational excellence.
Why Join Us
* Work with a high-performing, supportive team
* Be trusted to own decisions and make an impact
* Exposure to complex, high-value perishable logistics
* Strong focus on growth, development, and innovation
About the Role
This is a hands-on, high-volume role responsible for managing customer relationships and the logistical movement of perishable commodities.
You will oversee end-to-end sea freight shipments, including documentation and completion from start to finish—ensuring accuracy, integrity, and deadlines are consistently met through strong organisational capability.
This role operates on a rostered schedule — flexibility with working hours is essential.
As the senior team member, you’ll also act as the knowledge hub, sharing expertise, supporting others, and helping grow team capability.
You’ll deliver an efficient, reliable service to customers, ensuring all food safety and quality procedures are followed in line with J.H. Leavy & Co’s high standards of professionalism and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate end-to-end perishable import and export shipments (sea freight focus)
* Manage documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships
* Monitor shipment timelines and proactively resolve delays/issues
* Liaise with shipping lines, customs brokers, and stakeholders
* Maintain accurate data in CargoWise and EdiSoft systems
* Ensure food safety and quality requirements are consistently met
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies quickly and effectively
* Support, guide, and develop team members through knowledge sharing
What You Bring
* Proven experience in perishable import/export operations (sea freight)
* Strong working knowledge of CargoWise and EdiSoft (essential)
* Excellent organisational and time management skills — able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure in a busy environment
* Willingness to work rostered hours with flexibility across shifts
* Confident communicator with strong customer focus
* A proactive mindset with a passion for mentoring and supporting others
What Sets You Apart
* You thrive in a busy, hands-on environment
* You’re the go-to expert others rely on
* You balance speed with accuracy and compliance
* You enjoy developing others while delivering results
Who we are?
We’re more than a produce business, we’re one of the longest established fruit and vegetable wholesaling businesses in the Brisbane Markets at Rocklea and have been trading since 1907. Part of the Darling Group, a vertically integrated Australasian network of horticulture companies.
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Successful candidates will be contacted to arrange interview ASAP.
Unfortunately, J H Leavy and Co is not in a position to support Visa Sponsorship with this role, you must have the legal right to work in Australia.
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