Freight Forwarding Executive

Chrisjac; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics services provider in Selangor is seeking a Freight Forwarding Executive to manage shipments and communicate with customers. The successful candidate will handle quotations, negotiate freight rates, and update clients on shipment status. Applicants should be aged between 25-40 and possess a diploma in Logistics or relevant fields. Candidates with 2-3 years in logistics are preferred, but enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the role will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Candidates aged 25-40 with a diploma in logistics or shipping management are preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in logistics or freight forwarding is an asset.
• Strong command of English for communication with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipments from origin to destination.
• Prepare quotations and negotiate freight rates.
• Update customers on their shipment status.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Diploma in Logistics/Shipping Management

Business Studies or relevant disciplines

Job description

Position Title: Freight Forwarding Executive
Position type: Permanent; Full-time
Salary: RM2500-3500
Location: Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya; working hours on a 5-day week

About the hiring company

This is a well established and leading provider of international freight forwarding and logistics services, operating from a network of international agents across Asia, South Pacific islands, Europe and America. Due to the increasing business volume coming onboard in recent time, they are currently seeking to recruit capable candidates to assume the role of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Administrator to be part of their freight logistics operations teams in Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya.

About the job

The role available is a full time permanent position based at corporate head office at Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya. The nature of the position is fast paced and applicants will need a high degree of accuracy and detail and ability to multi-task and requires a good communication skill, especially in English as you will be liaising and communicating with a variety of customers, suppliers and overseas agents. The role will require someone confident in managing shipments from origin to destinations, including preparation of quotations and negotiation on freight rates involved. Specifically, the incumbent will be required to attend customers' needs and inquiries for sea freight services, sourcing for prevailing freight rates from shipping. A large portion of the job will be to update customers on their shipments status. Specifically, the role will see you responsible for the execution of freight movements for exports and imports sea freight shipments.

Requirements – Candidate profile

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who would like to pursue their career in logistics/freight industry. Candidates should be in age group 25-40, possess at least a Diploma qualification in Logistics/Shipping Management or Business Studies or any other relevant disciplines.

Ideally candidates with 2-3 years in logistics or freight forwarding industry in similar role would be an asset to this organization. However, candidates who are enthusiastic and with keen interest in this nature of role will also be duly considered.

Due to nature of the job scope, we are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, especially English.