Import Assistant Manager (Freight Forwarding)

GEODIS Malaysia Sdn Bhd.; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking an experienced Import Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team in Subang Jaya. The role involves handling sea freight import operations, managing the import team, and ensuring compliance with customs procedures. Applicants should have 5-7 years of experience in freight forwarding and be fluent in English. We offer a competitive salary and career advancement opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 7 years of working experience in Freight Forwarding.
• Experienced in handling sea freight import operations.
• Good understanding of customs procedures and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle sea freight operations for key account customers.
• Perform timely billing and monitor import team performance.
• Establish good relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Freight Forwarding

Sea Freight Operations

Customs Procedures

Documentation Requirements

Fluent English

Team Player

Cost Awareness

Job description

Import Assistant Manager (Freight Forwarding)

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About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Import Assistant Manager with freight forwarding background to join our dynamic team at Geodis Malaysia Sdn Bhd. This full‑time position is based in Subang Jaya, Selangor and will play a crucial role in handling the import operation.

What you will be doing

Reports to Operation Manager.

Sea freight operation handling for specific key account customers (until close of job).

To perform accurate & timely billing through auto‑rating (Import).

Delegating tasks and monitoring the Import team performance.

Monitor job files are turned to CMP (within 3 days from Import date) with accurate GP.

Monitoring of Interco billing acceptance (Import).

Monitoring IRIS clean up (Import) and complying with daily K4 Manifest submission meeting Customs deadline.

Render support to Pricing Team for import DAP/DDP, if required only.

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with external and internal customers and suppliers.

Assist suppliers and customer queries for accounts payable and receivable, if required.

Generate customer reports if needed.

Contribute to other development of the department/inter‑department as and when required.

Attend to customers’ operational queries, support customer meetings and site survey if needed.

Any other task assigned by reporting manager from time to time.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 – 7 years of working experience in Freight Forwarding
• Experienced in handling sea freight import operations with adequate knowledge in customs procedure
• Well versed on sea freight import operation and documentation requirement
• Familiar with Incoterms
• Fluent in English both written and oral
• Able to adapt well to company policies and environmental changes
• Reliable and responsible
• Efficient and effective in planning and execution of task
• Good team player
• Flexible and takes initiatives to tackle arising problem
• Sensitive to the cost aspect of the jobs handled

What we offer

At Geodis Malaysia Sdn Bhd, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we offer opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training and development, and a collaborative team culture.

About us

GEODIS is a leading worldwide provider of customized transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain solutions. We unlock value in a complex and evolving world. An international full‑service logistics company with French roots, our head office is located in Levallois, France.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the growth of our organization, we encourage you to apply now.