SHIPPING ASSISTANT (IMPORT&EXPORT DOCUMENTATION)

ZHENGHE LOGISTICS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Assistant to manage import/export documentation and support seamless shipping operations. The ideal candidate has at least GCE 'O' Level education and 1-2 years of relevant experience. You will liaise with clients and shipping lines, ensuring the efficient processing of all necessary documentation while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Shipping Documentation required.
• Familiarity with customs regulations is crucial.
• Singaporean needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles Import/Export documents and prepares necessary documentation.
• Coordinates with clients and shipping lines for logistics.
• Monitors shipping line nominations and manages transshipment arrangements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Data entry skills

Detail-oriented

Education

GCE 'O' Level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tradeweb

Tradenet

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring seamless shipping operations? We're expanding our team and looking for a detail-oriented individual to join us as a Shipping Assistant.

Requirements:

• Minimum GCE 'O' Level
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office-Excel & Words
• At least 1-2 year of experience in Shipping Documentation.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Problem-solving mindset
• Experience in import/export documentation
• Experience in Tradenet/Tradeweb for permit processing
• Strong data entry skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Familiarity with customs regulations
• Singaporean

Job Descriptions:

Import / Export Documentation Duties:

• Handles all Import/Export Sea Freight / Air Freight documents and prepares necessary documentation.
• Preparing of Invoices, permits and cargo insurances.
• Liaise with clients regarding certificates application.
• Coordination with shipping lines/forwarder – arrange transshipment of containers, checking of vessel schedule for connecting on barges.
• Bill of Lading draft submission to shipping liners/freight forwarders.
• Printing of Original Bill of Lading from shipping liner's online platform.
• Apply and process all types of permit using Tradeweb
• Back to back Certificate of Origin application via Tradeweb.
• Submission of the full set of documents to the bank for DIP, D/A, L/C terms.
• Scanning of documents into in-house server/filing.
• Preparation of Local Delivery documentation.
• Liaising with the client on delivery arrangement
• Coordinating with the warehouse on the goods collection/delivery.
• Monitoring shipping line nomination of transshipment containers.
• Data entry using in-house system, update on import containers.
• Coordinate with transporters, and arrange clearance for LCL from ports to Client’s warehouse.
• Transportation job arrangement assignments.
• Support any other ad hoc assignments as may require from time to time.

If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and navigate the complexities of shipping operations, we want to hear from you!

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [[e-mail]] with the subject line Shipping Assistant Application - [Your Name]".

Join us as we sail towards excellence in logistics!