Assistant Shipping Manager

Tallahesse; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahesse Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Assistant Shipping Manager to lead end-to-end logistics and trade operations across regional markets, including Europe, Singapore, China and Hong Kong. You will build scalable processes and vendor ecosystems to power growth.

Grow your leadership journey by guiding a team and delivering measurable regional performance improvements, while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient imports/exports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in importation and logistics management.
• Extensive knowledge of import regulations, customs clearance procedures, and international shipping.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review import & export shipping/trading documents via ocean/air/land freight.
• Lead end-to-end import/export logistics operations across regional markets with compliance and performance standards.
• Provide internal guidance on cross-border logistics and sourcing flows.
• Collaborate with local forwarders for customs clearance; monitor regulatory changes.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve logistical issues.
• Coordinate with Export Sales and other departments to fulfil overseas orders.
• Manage duties, taxes payable and duties exemption for export/import items.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the logistics process.
• Ensure all import/export documentation and licensing is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with admin tasks as required.

Skills

Logistics management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Cross-border logistics

Documentation

Education

Logistics Degree

Job description

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About the role

Tallahesse Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Assistant Shipping Manager to join our dynamic Import/Export and Customs team. The Assistant shipping Manager will be responsible into a high-impact regional role leading end-to-end logistics and trade operations across global sourcing markets, including Europe, Singapore, China, and Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity tobuild and shape operations from the ground up, driving scalable processes, compliance, and vendor ecosystems that power business growth.

Grow your leadership journey by leading (or stepping into) a team role, while making a visible impact on regional performance and transformation.

Responsibilities

Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing import & export shipping / trading documentations for all types of products via ocean / air / land freight.

Lead end-to-end import & export logistics operations (inbound, outbound, distribution) across regional markets, ensuring strong control over compliance, performance, and execution standards

Provide internal consultancy and guidance to internal teams on cross-border logistics and sourcing flows, ensuring alignment with defined processes and operational standards

Collaborate with local forwarders to facilitate smooth and efficient customs clearance procedures. Keep abreast of any changes in customs regulations and tariffs.

Monitor shipment status and resolve any logistical issues that may arise.

Coordinate with Inter-company's Export Sales team and other departments to ensure all oversea customer orders are executed and fulfilled in a timely manner.

Managing duties, taxes payable and duties exemption for export/ import items.

Develop/continually improve / producing new solution or standard operation working procedure.

Identify and mitigate potential risks in the logistics process, such as delays or damages, and implement appropriate solutions.

Ensure all relevant import/export documentation is accurate and up to date.

Ensure all products licensing is accurate and up to date.

To assist with admin and any ad-hoc tasks from Management as and when required.

Requirements

Logistics Degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in importation (multi -country import/export) and logistics management

Extensive knowledge of import regulations, customs clearance procedures, and international shipping.

Strong negotiation and communication skills to liaise effectively with freight forwarders, suppliers, and clients.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in managing complex logistics processes.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

A proactive and adaptable approach to handle changing logistics demands.

Able to commence work immediately or with short notice.

Full-time position(s) available

5 working days a week, if shipment arrived on weekend must follow up from home.