Logistics Officer

Wood Couture; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Couture is seeking a proactive Logistics Officer in Cebu to manage import/export shipments, freight forwarding, and customs clearance for FF&E operations. You will coordinate international shipments, especially from China, liaise with suppliers and forwarders, and ensure compliance with global shipping regulations.

The role requires 3–5 years in international logistics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple shipments independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in international logistics and freight coordination.
• Hands-on experience managing shipments from China is mandatory.
• Proven experience coordinating with Chinese suppliers, freight forwarders, and shipping agents.
• Strong knowledge of global customs procedures, import/export regulations, and shipping documentation.
• Experience handling international sea, air, and land freight.
• Good understanding of Incoterms and international shipping procedures.
• Experience in FF&E, furniture, interior fit-out, construction, or hospitality industries is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics tracking systems.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple international shipments independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international and local shipments via sea, air, and land freight.
• Manage end-to-end shipping operations, particularly shipments originating from China.
• Liaise with Chinese suppliers, international freight forwarders, shipping agents, and customs brokers.
• Prepare and verify import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
• Coordinate UAE customs clearance and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.
• Track shipments, resolve delays, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate warehouse operations, transportation, and project site deliveries.
• Obtain freight quotations, compare shipping costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and logistics reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and Project Management teams to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

International logistics

Freight coordination

China shipments

Customs procedures

Incoterms

FF&E experience

Excel proficiency

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Officer to manage import/export shipments, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and logistics coordination for our FF&E operations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate international and local shipments via sea, air, and land freight.

• Manage end-to-end shipping operations, particularly shipments originating from China.

• Liaise with Chinese suppliers, international freight forwarders, shipping agents, and customs brokers.

• Prepare and verify import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.

• Coordinate UAE customs clearance and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

• Track shipments, resolve delays, and ensure timely deliveries.

• Coordinate warehouse operations, transportation, and project site deliveries.

• Obtain freight quotations, compare shipping costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Maintain accurate shipment records and logistics reports.

• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and Project Management teams to meet delivery deadlines.

About you

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in international logistics and freight coordination.

• Hands-on experience managing shipments from China is mandatory.

• Proven experience coordinating with Chinese suppliers, freight forwarders, and shipping agents.

• Strong knowledge of global customs procedures, import/export regulations, and shipping documentation.

• Experience handling international sea, air, and land freight.

• Good understanding of Incoterms and international shipping procedures.

• Experience in FF&E, furniture, interior fit-out, construction, or hospitality industries is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics tracking systems.

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple international shipments independently.