Logistics Assistant

ALL MARKET SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks a detail-oriented team player for their operations in Singapore. The position involves sourcing freight rates, managing shipping operations, and resolving logistics-related issues. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in logistics or shipping with hands-on experience, contributing to efficient supply chain functionality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of logistics experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Self-starter with strong learning capability.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for competitive freight rates and updating freight rate data.
• Involved in daily logistics operations with carriers and suppliers.
• Validating shipment information and resolving logistics issues.

Skills

Logistics

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Logistics/Shipping

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sourcing for competitive freight rates with carriers for direct markets

• Updating Freight rates data

• Involved in daily logistics operations with carriers, freight forwarders and suppliers including execution of supply plan function

• Provide shipment status and work with global supply chain team to ensure orders are shipped and delivered in a timely manner

• Validating and ensuring shipment information is up to date

• Play a role in communicating and resolving any logistics related issues

• Verify and approve freight invoices before deadline

• Address and close invoice disputes with vendors

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Preferably Diploma in Logistics/Shipping or related field

• Minimum 1 year of logistic related experience would be advantageous

• Basic knowledge of Incoterms, shipping procedure and logistics experience will be an advantage

• Self-starter and resourceful with strong capacity in learning and understanding different markets’ related logistics and operations requirements

• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel and SAP will be an added advantage

• Proficiency in English is a must

• Pro-active team player to work with cross-function teams

• Ability to deal with complexity and manage ambiguity

• High attention to detail and meticulous

• Ability to problem solve and a sense of urgency

• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management

• Proactively identify and resolve problems with a ‘can-do’ attitude

The ideal candidate should be a team player and has demonstrated good knowledge in ocean freight, chartering and logistic matters.