Sea Freight Export Operations Executive

Recruit Express Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Export Operations Executive to join their team at Changi South. You will manage end-to-end sea freight export shipments, ensure timely documentation, and deliver excellent service to customers and overseas partners.

Responsibilities include handling HBLs, TradeNet declarations, CW1 usage, AMS/ISF filings, invoices and packing lists. The role requires 2–3 years in freight forwarding and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on sea freight export operations experience in a freight forwarding environment.
• Proficient in CargoWise (CW1) with CW1 workflow knowledge.
• Experience with TradeNet export permit declarations (OE/DS, FTA, COO).
• Familiar with HBL drafting and verification.
• Knowledge of AMS/ISF filing for U.S. shipments.

Responsibilities

• Manage LCL and FCL export shipments end-to-end across APAC, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas
• Create and verify House Bills of Lading (HBL), including Switch BL where required
• Declare export permits via TradeNet, including EO/DS, FTA certificates, and COO
• Liaise with shipping lines on shipping instructions, BL amendments, and carrier bookings
• Coordinate with overseas offices, subcontractors, and hauliers on shipment logistics
• Handle AMS Filing and ISF Filing for U.S.-bound shipments
• Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and customer billing docs
• Handle DG documentation and obtain carrier DG approvals where required
• Manage cargo irregularities and ensure adherence to customer SOPs
• Ensure timely closure of export shipment files within month-end deadlines

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Sea Freight Export Operations Executive to join a global freight forwarding leader at their Changi South office. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end sea freight export operations, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, and delivering excellent service to customers and overseas partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage LCL and FCL export shipments end-to-end across Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas

• Create and verify House Bills of Lading (HBL), including Switch BL where required

• Declare export permits via TradeNet — including OE/DS permit types, FTA certificates, and Certificate of Origin (COO)

• Liaise with shipping lines on shipping instructions, BL amendments, and carrier bookings

• Coordinate with overseas offices, subcontractors, and hauliers on shipment logistics and CY/KD deliveries

• Handle AMS Filing and ISF Filing for U.S.-bound shipments

• Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and customer billing documentation

• Handle DG documentation and obtain carrier DG approvals where required

• Manage cargo irregularities and ensure adherence to customer SOPs

• Ensure timely closure of all export shipment files within month-end deadlines

Requirements

Must-Have:

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on sea freight export operations experience in a freight forwarding environment

• Proficient in CargoWise (CW1) — this is a key requirement

• Active experience with TradeNet export permit declarations (OE/DS, FTA, COO)

• Familiar with HBL drafting and verification

• Knowledge of AMS/ISF filing for U.S. shipments

Good to Have:

• Experience with DG documentation and carrier DG approvals

• Familiarity with Letter of Credit (L/C) documentation

• Experience handling Switch BL

What We Offer

• Salary: $3,000 – $4,000/month (commensurate with experience)

• Location: Changi South (accessible via public transport)

• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

• Stable and structured work environment within a globally recognised freight forwarding group

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