Assistant Manager, Shipping (Penang)

Averis; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational Global Business Services provider located in George Town, Penang, is seeking an experienced professional to lead shipping documentation processes. This role requires candidates to possess a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree and have 4-8 years of experience in a similar capacity. Responsibilities include managing a team, handling export documentation, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations. The company offers professional development opportunities and attractive employee benefits.

Benefits

Cross-functional training

Exciting recreational activities

Optical/Dental allowances

Insurance covering dependents

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of working experience in a similar role preferred.
• Management skills to lead and support team members.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team members for professional development.
• Handle full set of export shipping documentation.
• Liaise with forwarders/carriers for shipment status.
• Manage shipping transactions of trading companies.
• Ensure compliance with Letter of Credit (L/C) requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Export shipping documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Hello, we are Averis!

Established in 2006, Averis is recognised as a multinational Global Business Services and Solutions provider that specialises in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, IT Project & Operation, Shipping Documentation, Change Management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Corporate Function Services, and Digital.

We’re currently headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have recently expanded to Penang, Dubai, Brazil, and Indonesia. To date, we support our customers across various industries that range from manufacturing to RSPO certified palm, and clean and renewable energy.

Job Highlights

• Cross‑functional training and opportunities for job rotations
• Exciting recreational and employee engagement activities
• Optical/Dental/Project allowance/Star allowance/Insurance (covering dependents)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team members, supporting them in their professional development.
• Handle full set of Export shipping documentation and prepare the necessary shipping documents for Bank negotiation including Invoices, Packing lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, etc.
• Liaise and follow‑up internally with forwarders / carriers for shipment / delivery status located all over the world.
• Manage day‑to‑day shipping transaction of the Trading Companies.
• Ensure full Letter of Credit (L/C) compliances.
• Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality of work.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma or Bachelor Degree in any related field.
• Minimum 4 to 8 years of working exposure or experience in a similar role will have an advantage but not essential.
• Willing to be based at Georgetown, Penang.