Sea Freight Export Operations Assistant (6‑Month Contract)

Adecco; Selangor; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco seeks an Operations Assistant for Sea Freight Export in Malaysia. The role is a 6-month onsite contract located in Bukit Jelutong, with standard Mon-Fri hours.

The incumbent will handle shipment bookings, documentation, and data entry across CW1 and related systems, coordinating with carriers and customers to ensure timely delivery. Salary is basic up to RM 3,500, with statutory contribution, leave entitlement, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in sea freight or freight forwarding.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Email.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enquiries, bookings and document requests for seafreight shipments via email, phone or fax.
• Register shipments into CW1 and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Update shipment data across internal/external systems in a timely manner.
• Communicate shipment details with stakeholders including carriers, agents and customers.
• Verify documents such as Bill of Lading, Master BL, packing lists and certificates.
• Ensure dangerous goods documentation is complete and compliant.
• Follow up on permits, cargo status, and escalations as per SOPs.
• Assist in invoicing, costings, and release of shipments.
• Support monthly report generation and finance-related queries.

Skills

Seafreight knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Email etiquette

Tools

CW1 system

Job description

Adecco seeks an Operations Assistant for Sea Freight Export in Malaysia. The role is a 6-month onsite contract located in Bukit Jelutong, with standard Mon-Fri hours.

The incumbent will handle shipment bookings, documentation, and data entry across CW1 and related systems, coordinating with carriers and customers to ensure timely delivery. Salary is basic up to RM 3,500, with statutory contribution, leave entitlement, and medical insurance.