Purchasing & Shipping Officer

As market leaders and experts in luxury furniture design, we take pride in our commitment to quality and innovation.

For over 60 years, Nick Scali has been a nationally recognized household name in the Australian furniture industry. Following our acquisition of Plush Sofas in late 2021, we now operate over 111 showrooms across Australia and New Zealand, with exciting plans for further expansion in 2025.

Join an iconic Australian retail organization and be part of an international ASX-listed company that values career development in a supportive team environment.

We are seeking an experienced Mandarin-speaking Purchasing & Shipping Officer to join our team at North Ryde. This is a hybrid role combining purchasing administration with shipping and logistics coordination. The position offers flexibility, allowing the successful candidate to choose between full-time or part-time employment according to their preference and availability.

What We Offer:

Modern new office facilities located 5 mins walk from North Ryde metro stationCompetitive salaryContinuous training and career development opportunitiesA supportive team environment that values innovation and improvementStaff discount on our beautiful range of furniture

Job Description

Job Description

Compiling purchase ordersCorresponding with overseas suppliers (predominantly China and Vietnam)Checking and maintaining the accuracy of supplier reportsCoordinating orders with suppliersEnsuring orders are accurately allocated to shipping containers within specified timeframesReviewing and checking shipping documents once goods have shipped, and reconciling these against purchase orders and invoicesCoordinating container bookings with shippers/forwarders to ensure bookings align with our shipping schedules and container fit/utilisation requirementsAttending to enquiries from showrooms and warehousesAssisting with purchasing team administration

Qualifications

Qualifications

Good written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin is essentialExperienced and knowledgeable in exporting/importing, including payment terms and import documentation/proceduresExperience reviewing and reconciling shipping documents (e.g. bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices)Experience coordinating container bookings with overseas shippers/forwardersExcellent office administration experienceA motivated self-starter with an eye for detailCompetent using Microsoft Office softwareExcellent time management and organisational skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.