Import Assistant (EAST/ IMMEDIATE HIRING!)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD. invites applications for an Import Operation Assistant based at Changi Airfreight Centre. The role coordinates import shipments with freight forwarders, suppliers and customers to ensure smooth and timely operations.

You will prepare and manage import documentation, maintain shipment records and liaise with overseas offices. The position offers a basic salary of SGD 2,500–3,100 plus AWS and VB, 5.5 working days (alternate Saturday after probation).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience in airfreight import operations.
• Minimum O-Level qualification or equivalent.
• Strong customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import shipments with freight forwarders, suppliers and customers to ensure smooth and timely operations.
• Work closely with the supervisor on a day to day operational and administrative tasks, as well as liaise with overseas offices and partners.
• Prepare and manage import/export documentation, including break bulk documents, invoices, delivery orders (D/O), shipment summary reports and related paperwork.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised shipment records, both digitized and in physical filing systems. Handle customs permits and declarations, ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow up with terminals and airlines on shipment clearance matters and coordinate cargo survey arrangements where required.
• Prepare and generate monthly reports according to customers’ requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

Skills

Airfreight operations

Customer service mindset

Time management

Multitasking

Education

O-Level or equivalent

Job description

Role: Import Operation Assistant

Salary: Basic 2.5k – 3.1k + AWS + VB

Location: Changi Airfreight Centre

Working Days: 5.5 Days (Alternate Sat after probation)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate import shipments with freight forwarders, suppliers and customers to ensure smooth and timely operations.

• Work closely with the supervisor on a day to day operational and administrative tasks, as well as liaise with overseas offices and partners.

• Prepare and manage import/export documentation, including break bulk documents, invoices, delivery orders (D/O), shipment summary reports and related paperwork.

• Maintain accurate and well-organised shipment records, both digitized and in physical filing systems. Handle customs permits and declarations, ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Follow up with terminals and airlines on shipment clearance matters and coordinate cargo survey arrangements where required.

• Prepare and generate monthly reports according to customers’ requirements.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience in airfreight import operations.

• Minimum O-Level qualification or equivalent.

• Strong customer-oriented mindset.

• Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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