Assistant Manager, Shipping (Penang)

Averis; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage Export shipping documentation. This role involves liaising with global forwarders, ensuring compliance with Letters of Credit, and leading a team to enhance efficiency and productivity. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in a leadership position. Join a dynamic firm that values professional development and offers exciting employee engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Cross-functional training

Exciting recreational activities

Optical/Dental allowance

Insurance covering dependents

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in shipping documentation preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of Export shipping documentation and necessary shipping documents.
• Liaise with forwarders for shipment status and manage transactions.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma

Bachelor 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

1. Handling full set of Export shipping documentation and preparing the necessary shipping documents for Bank negotiation including Invoices, Packing lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, etc.
2. Liaise and follow-up internally with forwarders / carriers for shipment / delivery status located all over the world.
3. Manage day-to-day shipping transaction of the Trading Companies.
4. Ensure full Letter of Credit (L/C) compliances.
5. Support ad hoc and any other duties as required in the department or by Shipping Team Lead/Manager.
6. Lead and manage team members, supporting in their professional development.
7. Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality of work.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma or Bachelor Degree in any related field.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of working exposure or experience in a similar role will have an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in a leadership or team management role.
• Good communications & interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be based at Georgetown, Penang.