Air Operations Executive (Export / Import)

APEX LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 4,000 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

APEX LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced freight forwarder in Singapore to manage end-to-end air import/export shipments. You will prepare and verify documentation, monitor schedules, and ensure compliance with airline regulations and international freight standards.

The role requires 2+ years in freight forwarding, with import/export air freight experience being advantageous. A 5.5-day week with fixed shifts is in place.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of freight forwarding experience.
• Experience in both import and export air freight is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to commit to a 5.5-day workweek with fixed shifts.
• DG (Dangerous Goods) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managed end-to-end air import and export shipments with accurate documentation.
• Prepared and verified HAWB/MAWB, manifests, billing, and pre-alert docs for overseas agents.
• Monitored daily shipment schedules and delivery status to meet deadlines.
• Ensured compliance with customer requirements, SOPs, airline regulations, and international freight standards.
• Performed shipment tracking and maintained records in freight management systems.
• Ensured cargo declarations and bookings submitted to airlines, carriers, and co-loaders.
• Collaborated with internal/external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and minimize disruptions.
• Ad hoc duties as mandated by Management.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Air freight

Documentation

Time management

Tools

Freight management system

Job description

Working Hours:5.5 days week, fixed shift

Key Tasks:

• Managed end-to-end air import and export shipments, ensuring timely and accurate processing of shipment documentation.

• Prepared and verified House Air Waybills (HAWB), Master Air Waybills (MAWB), manifests, billing, cost entries, shipment tracking, and pre-alert documentation for overseas agents.

• Monitored daily shipment schedules and delivery status to meet customer deadlines and service commitments.

• Ensured compliance with customer-specific requirements, company SOPs, airline regulations, and international freight forwarding standards.

• Performed shipment tracking and maintained accurate operational records in freight management systems.

• Ensured timely and accurate cargo declarations and booking information were submitted to airlines, carriers, and co-loaders.

• Collaborated with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve shipment discrepancies and minimize operational disruptions.

• Any other ad hoc additional functions mandated by Management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of freight forwarding experience.

• Both Import and Export Air Freight experience will be an advantage.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

• Able to commit5.5 days work week and shift hours.

• DG (Dangerous Goods) certification preferred.