Ocean Import Specialist

JAS Forwarding (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Forwarding (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an organized import operations professional to manage ocean import shipments in line with company policies. You will handle inquiries from customers and internal teams with professionalism.

The role includes accounting tasks such as invoicing and cost recording, and entering data into the C1 system to meet internal KPIs. Candidates should have a diploma or degree and at least 3 years of import experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated; able to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding practices, terminology, and procedures preferred.
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Process ocean import shipments according to company documented policies and procedures.
• Provide customer service and information to internal and external customers, through multiple mediums, in an ethical and professional manner.
• Perform accounting functions including client invoicing and recording cost information according to established procedures and customer specific SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure).
• Perform tasks and capture information in company's C1 system according to established internal standards (KPIs - Key Performance Indicators).

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Strong computer skills including MS Of

Education

Diploma / Higher Diploma and/or Bachelors' degree

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process ocean import shipments according to company documented policies and procedures

• Provide customer service and information to internal and external customers, through multiple mediums, in an ethical and professional manner

• Perform accounting functions including client invoicing and recording cost information according to established procedures and customer specific SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure)

• Perform tasks and capture information in company's C1 system according to established internal standards (KPIs - Key Performance Indicators)

Other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines

• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently

• Knowledge of freight forwarding practices, terminology, and procedures preferred

• Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of self or others

• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma / Higher Diploma and/or Bachelors' degree

• Minimum 3 years' experience in imports or combination of education and expertise preferred

• Experience and knowledge regarding import entry procedures, compliance, rules and regulations preferred

• Knowledge of First Port of Arrival (FPOA) entry processes is preferred

• FDA experience preferred

• Knowledge of Importer Security Filing (ISF) preferred

• Good working knowledge of OGA transactions preferred