Senior Export Operations Lead - Ocean Freight

Shipco Transport Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipco Transport Inc. in Singapore seeks an experienced Export Manager to lead export operations and documentation, ensuring compliant, timely shipments.

You will guide a team, coordinate with shipping lines and customers, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining service quality and cost control. The role requires deep knowledge of ocean freight processes, LCL consolidation, export documentation, and Singapore Customs compliance, with a focus on expanding DG 2 destinations and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in ocean freight forwarding or NVOCC operations.
• Strong knowledge of LCL consolidation, export documentation and international shipping procedures.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive operational performance.
• Good understanding of Singapore Customs requirements and export compliance procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant freight forwarding systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ocean freight export operations, including LCL consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate shipment processing.
• Ensure proper handling of shipment bookings, shipping instructions, bills of lading, manifests and other relevant export documentation.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve operational issues to minimise delays and service disruptions.
• Manage carrier rate procurement and maintain strategic relationships with shipping lines.
• Manage cargo claims, coordinating with relevant parties to facilitate investigation and resolution.
• Ensure timely monthly closing of job files.
• Manage sales activities and develop business opportunities within an assigned portfolio of corporate customers.
• Develop and expand DG 2 project into additional destinations to support business growth and network expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Freight forwarding systems

Tools

MS Office

Freight forwarding systems

Job description

Shipco Transport Inc. in Singapore seeks an experienced Export Manager to lead export operations and documentation, ensuring compliant, timely shipments.

You will guide a team, coordinate with shipping lines and customers, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining service quality and cost control. The role requires deep knowledge of ocean freight processes, LCL consolidation, export documentation, and Singapore Customs compliance, with a focus on expanding DG 2 destinations and