Head of Shipping

A leading art and design company is looking for an experienced Head of Shipping to manage all artwork logistics including packing transport customs insurance and exhibition support while leading a shipping team and ensuring safe timely and cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee local and international shipment of artworks including packing crating labeling and tracking.

• Coordinate with curators conservators lenders and freight forwarders to meet deadlines.

• Manage shipping staff and contractors for installs deinstalls and storage.

• Maintain inventory and shipment tracking systems and off-site storage procedures.

• Negotiate rates and manage supplier and courier relationships.

• Prepare and manage logistics budgets approve expenditures and report on KPIs.

• Ensure compliance with customs insurance and international transport regulations.

• Develop and implement shipping procedures handling protocols and condition-report standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in arts administration logistics museum studies business or related field; BCom in Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics preferred.

• 5 years experience in art handling shipping/logistics or collections management; 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of fine art packing condition reporting and conservation-aware handling.

• Familiarity with international customs import/export laws and insurance.

• Vendor management negotiation organizational and project-management skills.

• Proficiency in shipping/inventory software Microsoft Office and Excel/PowerPoint.

• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel.

• Attention to detail confidentiality and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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