Export Shipping Manager | Up till $7000 basic + Transport allowance + VB

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd in Singapore's Tuas area is seeking a hands-on Export Shipping Leader to steer the team, ensure compliance, and drive service quality across international shipments.

You will manage documentation, negotiations with lines, and liaise with executives to tailor logistics solutions while maintaining ISO9001 standards and KPI monitoring.

Exposure to import/export operations, regulatory compliance, and vendor management is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in shipping/logistics, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong background in export documentation, Letters of Credit, and customs compliance.
• Knowledge of import/export operations and regulations.
• Certifications in logistics/trade compliance (FIATA, CITP, APICS/CSCP) preferred.
• ISO9001 knowledge/certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the export shipping team to improve performance and service quality.
• Establish and monitor department KPIs with Import Shipping Manager.
• Ensure ISO9001 compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Work with Executives to serve new and existing customers and tailor logistics solutions.
• Handle customer enquiries, complaints, and disputes promptly.
• Manage daily shipping operations including forwarding transactions and documents.
• Coordinate with authorities for inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate freight rates and manage vendor relationships.
• Plan shipment activities and manage contracts, forecasts, and reports.
• Analyze shipping performance data for improvements.

Skills

Shipping/logistics experience

Export documentation knowledge

ISO9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related field

Job description

Up till$7000 basic + Transport allowance + Variable Bonus (salary will commensurate according to experience & qualifications)

Location: Tuas

Working Days/Timings: 5 days work week | Monday - Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm

Established Industrial & Engineering Company

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Hands-On Technical & Industrial Exposure

Professional & Collaborative Work Environment

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, train, and mentor the export shipping team to improve performance and service quality.

  • Establish and monitor department KPIs together with Import Shipping Manager.

  • Ensure ISO9001 compliance and maintain accurate records.

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with Executive Chairman & Joint CEO to serve new and existing customers.

  • Provide logistics solutions tailored to customer requirements.

  • Handle customer enquiries, complaints, and disputes promptly.

• Operations & Compliance

  • Manage daily shipping operations including forwarding transactions.

  • Oversee full sets of shipping documents (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates, L/C documentation).

  • Ensure customs declarations comply with Singapore and international regulations (Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Middle East, Bangladesh, etc.).

  • Coordinate with statutory authorities and quality team for inspections.

• Vendor & Cost Management

  • Negotiate freight rates and free-time extensions with shipping lines and forwarders.

  • Manage relationships with hauliers, transporters, and business vendors.

  • Verify bills for warehousing, loading, and packing costs.

• Planning & Reporting

  • Plan and monitor shipment activities to ensure efficiency.

  • Prepare and manage sales contracts, forecasts, and reports.

  • Analyse shipping performance data for process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related field.

• 7–10 years in shipping/logistics, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Strong background in export documentation, Letters of Credit, and customs compliance.

• Knowledge of import/export operations and regulations.

• Relevant certifications in logistics, trade compliance, or supply chain (e.g., FIATA, CITP, APICS/CSCP) preferred.

• ISO9001 knowledge/certification is an advantage.