Sea Freight Operations Assistant

GLOBAL SUN LOGISTICS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore seeks a detail-oriented Sea Freight Operations Assistant to manage import and export operations. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, handling correspondence, and preparing export documentation. The position is open to fresh graduates, with on-the-job training provided. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Exposure to end-to-end sea freight operations

Supportive team environment with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and freight management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage sea freight import and export shipments from booking to final delivery.
• Handle email and operational correspondence with customers, carriers, agents, and vendors.
• Prepare and process export documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure adherence to export/import regulations and airline policies.
• Provide quotations for export, import, and co-loading shipments.
• Perform shipment tracking and status updates.
• Coordinate cargo collection and delivery with transporters.
• Liaise with vendors, carriers, and overseas agents.
• Prepare billing, costing, and job closure documentation.
• Support operational improvements and carry out ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Good communication and coordination skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive

Sea Freight Operations Assistant to support and manage end-to-end sea freight import and export operations. The role involves close coordination with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective shipment handling.Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, as training will be provided.

Operation Hours: 5.5 days work week

• 0900 - 1800 Mondays -Fridays
• 0900 - 1230 Saturdays (WFH mostly)

Working Location: Airport Cargo Road

Job Descriptions

• Coordinate and managesea freight import and export shipmentsfrom booking to final delivery.
• Handleemail and operational correspondencewith customers, carriers, agents, and vendors.
• Prepare and processexport documentationin compliance with air freight regulations and internal procedures.
• Ensure adherence toexport/import regulations, compliance requirements, and airline policies.
• Providequotationsfor export, import, and co-loading shipments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performshipment tracking and status updates, proactively informing customers of any changes or delays.
• Coordinatecargo collection and deliverywith transporters and warehouse operators.
• Liaise withvendors, carriers, and overseas agentsto ensure smooth operations.
• Preparebilling, costing, and job closure documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support operational improvements and carry outad-hoc dutiesas assigned by management.

Requirements

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and freight management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Exposure to end-to-end sea freight operations
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities