Ocean Freight Operations Executive (Freight Forwarding)

EPS Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international freight forwarder in Singapore is seeking a freight forwarding specialist with strong operational experience, particularly in import LCL shipments. This role involves planning, tracking shipments, managing documentation, and ensuring customs compliance. Candidates should be adept at handling the freight process from beginning to end. Please apply by sending your resume along with your salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong operational experience in freight forwarding services.
• Familiarity with import (FCL & LCL) and export operations is advantageous.
• Experience declaring F&B permits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate arrival schedules of ocean freight shipments.
• Monitor and track incoming shipments for timely delivery.
• Attend to email correspondence with customers and agents.
• Prepare billing invoices and verify vendor invoices.
• Work closely with carriers and ground handling agents.
• Address customs-related issues to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and process necessary import documentation.
• Keep up-to-date with regulations for import activities.

Skills

Operational experience in freight forwarding

Customs compliance knowledge

Document management

Issue resolution skills

Ability to handle LCL shipments

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional with strong operational experience in freight forwarding services, including LCL shipment. The hiring company is an international freight forwarder headquartered in Italy. This position is based at their office located in Changi Business Park (East), Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Scheduling: Coordinating and planning the arrival schedules of Import / Export Ocean freight shipments to ensure efficient processing and delivery.
• Tracking Shipments: Monitoring and tracking the status of incoming shipments to ensure they arrive on time and in good condition.
• Email communication: Attend to email correspondence with customers & overseas agents
• Billing: Preparing billing invoice to customers & verify invoices from vendor
• Carrier Liaison: Working closely with Carrier, Coloader and ground handling agents or freight forwarder to manage sailing schedules, cargo space allocation, and any issues related to outbound / inbound shipments
• Issue Resolution: Addressing and resolving any customs-related issues, such as classification disputes or valuation problems, that could delay the release of goods.
• Documentation Management: Preparing, reviewing, and processing all necessary import documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
• Customs Compliance: Ensuring all shipments comply with customs regulations by preparing and submitting accurate customs declarations and other required documents.
• Issue Resolution: Addressing and resolving any customs-related issues, such as classification disputes or valuation problems, that could delay the release of goods.
• Regulatory Adherence: Keeping up-to-date with international and domestic regulations to ensure all import activities comply with the latest standards.

• Focus will be primarily on import LCL shipments.
• Advantageous if the candidate is familiar with both import (FCL&LCL) and export operations.
• Must be capable of handling the entire process from A to Z after CS sends out the pre-alert.
• Should be able to declare permits; being a declarant is a plus.
• Experience in declaring F&B permits is preferred.

How To Apply

Interested applicants, please submit your updated resume to [e-mail].

Please state your availability, current & expected salaries for processing purpose.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Akifumi Hashimoto (Reg no: R165447)

EPS Consultants Pte Ltd (EA License: 95C5630)