Export Manager

Shipco Transport; Hulu Kelang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipco Transport in Klang, Malaysia seeks an Export Manager to lead the export operations and documentation team. You will implement KPI monitoring, control costs, and supervise invoicing processes while coordinating with vendors and carriers to ensure efficient, compliant shipments.

The role requires coastal freight knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to resolve operational issues while driving improvements across the export function.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant managerial experience preferably in Ocean freight forwarding industries
• Good knowledge of LCL Ocean freight forwarding in general
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and to drive innovation and change
• Able to work under pressure and deal with tight deadlines
• Good team player

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day- to- day smooth running of LCL operational activities
• Manage shipments tendered to the company in a timely manner to achieve profitability
• Establish and manage relationship and rapport with all carriers, forwarders, transporters, warehouse operators etc.
• Ensure activities carried out are adhering to corporate compliance, global/local policies and guidelines
• Manage and maintain the requirements for export documentation in compliance with CBP and other government agencies
• Actively engage in shipments problem solving
• Responsible for selection and training of team members
• Lead, motivate and manage the performance of the teams to ensure optimum team and individual performance

Job description

Description

The export manager is responsible for managing export operations & documentation team. To implement, enforce and monitor the operation KPIs. To support, review, and control overall cost as well as give instructions to issue invoices.

Manage vendors and subcontractors. The export manager will also be responsible to act as an escalation point to solve all operational issues.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Export

Location: Klang

What You'll Do

• Responsible for day- to- day smooth running of LCL operational activities
• Manage shipments tendered to the company in a timely manner to achieve profitability.
• Establish and manage relationship and rapport with all carriers, forwarders, transporters, warehouse operators etc.
• Ensure activities carried out are adhering to corporate compliance, global/local policies and guidelines;
• Manage and maintain the requirements for export documentation in compliance with CBP and other government agencies
• Actively engage in shipments problem solving
• Responsible for selection and training of team members.
• Lead, motivate and manage the performance of the teams to ensure optimum team and individual performance;

What You'll Need

• Diploma or Bachelor’ degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant managerial experience preferably in Ocean freight forwarding industries
• Good knowledge of LCL Ocean freight forwarding in general
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and to drive innovation and change
• Able to work under pressure and deal with tight dead lines
• Good team player

Knowledge on the following is a plus:

• Knowledge of local and international governmental, customs formality, road security and compliance, carrier arrangement, and DG regulations

Why Join Us

Shipco Transport offers attractive company benefits and provides opportunities to take on new roles, gain career advancement, and work on projects that drive growth. We also offer excellent career opportunities both in Malaysia and abroad for the right candidates.