Ocean Freight Operations Executive (Freight Forwarding)

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and Scheduling: Coordinating and planning the arrival schedules of Import / Export Ocean freight shipments to ensure efficient processing and delivery.
• Tracking Shipments: Monitoring and tracking the status of incoming shipments to ensure they arrive on time and in good condition.
• Email communication: Attend to email correspondence with customers & overseas agents
• Billing: Preparing billing invoice to customers & verify invoices from vendor
• Carrier Liaison: Working closely with Carrier, Coloader and ground handling agents or freight forwarder to manage sailing schedules, cargo space allocation, and any issues related to outbound / inbound shipments
• Issue Resolution: Addressing and resolving any customs-related issues, such as classification disputes or valuation problems, that could delay the release of goods.
• Documentation Management: Preparing, reviewing, and processing all necessary import documentation, including air waybills, invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
• Customs Compliance: Ensuring all shipments comply with customs regulations by preparing and submitting accurate customs declarations and other required documents.
• Issue Resolution: Addressing and resolving any customs-related issues, such as classification disputes or valuation problems, that could delay the release of goods.
• Regulatory Adherence: Keeping up-to-date with international and domestic regulations to ensure all import activities comply with the latest standards.
• Any other adhoc duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Min. Diploma in Logistics/Freight Forwarding
• With at least 2 years of logistics/freight forwarding experiences
• Proficient with MS Office
• Able to start immediate or short notice