Ocean Export / Import Executive

Full Time
Singapore
Posted 8 months ago

The company

Our client is an international logistics and freight forwarding company that offer transportation solutions globally. The company provides a wide range of customized solutions of logistics services and supply chain solutions such as Transportation, Warehousing and Custom Clearance.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and organization for sea freight operations within the company.
  • Handle different types of shipments (FCL, LCL, Consol, etc.)
  • Assist customers with the booking stage and shipping requirements in terms of import/export/transit and explain the procedures to customers in case of any questions.
  • Ensure during verification of HB/L are accurate before releasing cargo under different types of bills of ladings.
  • Ensure no delay of customs application with regards to physical submission to customs offices and/or online procedures.
  • Adhere on-time KPIs for customs and pre/on-carriage procedures.
  • Double check quotation validity before handling the shipment and coordinate with sales if extension is needed.
  • In-charge of cross-trade shipment and ensure smooth communication, instruction and billings among origin and destination office, and the customer.
  • Coordinate with shipping lines about sailing, schedules, booking, space issues, etc.
  • Coordinate with local pricing teams for the final choice of Liner / Co-loader under short time frame.
  • Negotiate with Liner / Co-loader for the extra requirements, if possible, from Shipper.
  • Complete supplementary tasks in term of discrepancies / irregularities.
  • Monitor and complete KPI reports upon customers’ requirements.
  • Be the contact points between customers and sub-contractors during shipment handling.
  • Update shipment status in details upon to customers’ requirements.
  • Meet the timeframe KPIs for adding new contacts in operational system, documentation collection, completion, and submission.
  • Finance-relating document creation in operational system.
  • Strict meeting of in-time receipt of correct and sufficient documents.
  • Archive documentation into job file before vessel arrival.
  • Avoid postponed shipments due to lack of documents.
  • Monitor payment to the Creditors and late payment received from Debtors without notification and clear reasons from Accounting Department and evaluate and ensure invoices in terms are correct.
  • Manage relevant documentation and ensure mandatory documentation are in respective files.
  • Ensure smooth correlation with interrelating departments, such as trucking, customs brokerage, etc.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Transport Management / Supply Chain or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience.
  • Strong knowledge in ocean freight.
  • Knowledge of local and international freight services and customs policies.
  • Familiar with industry standard programs and able to operate standard systems.
  • Customer service mindset and data analytical approach.
  • Trainable and approachable.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Features

Job Category

Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics

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