[Hiring] Shipping Specialist @Hunt St

Role Description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates.

Job Role: Shipping Specialist

Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

The Shipping Specialist reports to the GM of Finance and Operations. This role manages the end-to-end movement of stock from suppliers to customers, including:

• Purchase orders
• Drop shipping
• Coordination with suppliers and freight forwarders

The role ensures:

• Timely deliveries
• Accurate documentation
• Regular updates to management on order status, delays, and stock availability

On most days, you are expected to be available around 7:00 PM Australian time, with two days requiring a shift starting at 8:30 AM Australian time.

Key Responsibilities

• International Purchase Order management, placing orders and providing information to management regarding status of orders
• Management of drop ship process from PO placement with supplier to invoicing of customer
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders on timely delivery of stock ordered and ensure all relevant paperwork is prepared accurately and forwarded to the relevant parties in a timely manner for all locations to ensure no delays at customs (Australia, Canada, US and NZ)
• Provide information to Management regarding stock delays or shortages
• Work with US office on tracking status of orders and deliveries as required
• Update ERP with all Purchase Order changes on a timely basis
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Logistics and shipping, preferably in FMCG
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain or International Business
• Experience with multi-currency ERP software
• Team player with strong focus on attention to detail
• Proactive, able to multi-task and strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)