Import & Export Assistant Manager (ID: 689018)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Import & Export Assistant Manager. You will manage and develop an import/export team, handle arrangements, and liaise with overseas branches. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in freight forwarding, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in freight forwarding.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the import/export team.
• Handle import/export arrangements and issue permits.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a well-known company, is looking for candidates for the position of Import & Export Assistant Manager.

Job Description

• Manage and develop an IMP/EXP team.
• Import/export arrangements, issue permits, billing, send quotations and cost management.
• Collection Management for Customer Payments on Our Invoices.
• Risk management = Recovery plan & action in advance & Report.
• Liaise with our overseas branches and appointed agent.
• Build relationships with partner companies.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and NVOCCs.
• Assist Sales activities. (Visit customers, Telemarketing, Developing new customers)
• Achieve a GTB amount of SGD$100,000/year for the newly established import/export division. (April 2025 to March 2026.) - GTB amounts have been allocated to each department starting from April 2025. *GTB=Get The new Business
• Maintain knowledge and oversee the management of licenses such as Zero GST, MES, RACA, and others related to export/import.
• Maintain ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and biz SAFE STAR documents related to the department.
• Liaising with customs, IRAS, or other relevant ministries and agencies etc.
• Reporting to MD, other department, HQ, customer.
• Deliver performance reports and contribute to strategic planning during monthly meetings.
• Provide monthly progress updates on performance, strategies, Improvement and activity outcomes.
• Monthly Improve Plan & action & report ・System Implementation Plan Development, Execution, and Effectiveness Reporting
• Creating synergies with the Logisteed Group
• Other duties related to import/export.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of previous experience in freight forwarding
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excels, Words, PowerPoints, etc) and other relevant software.
• A highly organized and detail-focused professional who can manage processes effectively

Thank you for your application but we regret only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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