Team Lead (Import)

penanshin shipping pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable and supportive working envt.

Training and career development

Medical benefits and team bonding

Annual Wage Supplement

Office hours and 5 days work week

Job summary

Penanshin Shipping Pte. Ltd. invites an experienced Team Lead / Senior Import Executive to join our Singapore team.

You will support the Import Manager in daily import operations and ensure smooth customs clearance with overseas partners. We offer a competitive salary, a stable working environment, training and career development opportunities, medical benefits, and a standard 5-day week. Join a well-established logistics provider with over 20 years in the industry.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–6 years’ experience in import operations or freight forwarding.
• Familiar with import documentation and customs procedures.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Import Manager in daily import operations.
• Coordinate import arrangements and provide operational support to the sales team.
• Work with internal teams to improve operational processes and efficiency.
• Liaise with overseas branches and appointed agents on shipment matters.
• Ensure import procedures comply with company policies and ISO 9001 standards.
• Act as a key point of contact for customs-related matters (Inter-Gateway permits).
• Prepare operational and performance reports for management.
• Handle other import-related duties as required.

Skills

Coordination

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead / Senior Import Executive to join us. This role supports our Import Manager in overseeing daily import operations and ensuring smooth customs clearance and coordination with overseas partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Import Manager in managing daily import operations
• Coordinate import arrangements and provide operational support to the sales team
• Work with internal teams to improve operational processes and efficiency
• Liaise with overseas branches and appointed agents on shipment matters
• Ensure import procedures comply with company policies and ISO 9001 standards
• Act as a key point of contact for customs-related matters (Inter-Gateway permits)
• Prepare operational and performance reports for management
• Handle other import-related duties as required

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3–6 years’ experience in import operations or freight forwarding
• Familiar with import documentation and customs procedures
• Strong coordination and organisational skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Training and career development opportunities
• Medical benefits and team bonding activities
• Annual Wage Supplement
• Office hours and 5 days work week

About Us

Penanshin Shipping Pte. Ltd. is a well-established logistics and freight forwarding company with over 20 years of industry experience, delivering reliable global shipping solutions with integrity and professionalism.