Shipping Executive

Culina Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading purveyor of specialty foods based in Singapore is seeking a logistics staff member to handle import and export documentation for various shipments. Responsibilities include liaising with freight forwarders, ensuring timely clearance, and monitoring shipping costs. The ideal candidate must have a diploma in Supply Chain or business administration, at least 1 year of experience in the F&B industry, and possess a Customs Competency Test for Declarants certificate. A positive attitude and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma required, ideally in Supply Chain or business administration.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the F&B industry preferred.
• Must possess Customs Competency Test for Declarants certificate.

Responsibilities

• Handle import/export documentation for various shipments.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and ensure timely cargo clearance.
• Monitor demurrage/detention issues for shipments.
• Liaise with government agencies for audits and inspections.
• Prepare month-end reports and review shipping costs.

Skills

Customs Competency Test for Declarants certificate

Microsoft Office proficiency

TradeNet proficiency

Meticulousness

Team player

Positive working attitude

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain or business administration

Job description

The COMO Group represents an integrated approach to living well, grounded in a celebration of diversity and a deep respect for authenticity. The Group’s businesses extend across hospitality (COMO Hotels and Resorts), fashion (Club21, Kids21, Dover Street Market Singapore), wellness (COMO Shambhala), organic living and specialty foods (COMO Dempsey, Culina and SuperNature) and philanthropy (COMO Foundation).

Culina is a leading purveyor of specialist epicurean foods and wines, a choice distributor to hotels, restaurants and cafes in Singapore. Culina runs a Bistro and Gourmet boutique, an Organic retail store SuperNature in Dempsey as well as a chain of butcheries in major supermarkets island wide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle various type of import, export documentation for shipments ranging from airfreight to sea freight to local transport delivery

• Liaising with freight forwarders, transportation companies and coordinate with relevant internal parties including purchasing and warehousing to ensure timely clearance and arrival of cargoes to warehouse

• Monitor and follow up on demurrage/detention issues on every shipment handled as well as review freight rates

• Liaise with government agencies such as SFA on audit, inspection of food consignment

• Liaise with insurance surveyor on cargo site survey

• Check all shipping documents and maintain proper filing

• Prepare month-end report, verify shipping tax invoices and carry out periodic review of shipping costs

• Carry out ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by reporting manager

Requirements:

• Diploma in Supply Chain or business administration

• 1 year of experience preferably in the F&B industry

• Must have Customs Competency Test for Declarants certificate

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and TradeNet

• Meticulous, team player with positive working attitude to perform in a fast-paced environment