Job Responsibilities of Customer Service Assistant
- Coordinate closely with customers and operations staff as the main point of contact, ensuring shipment instructions, schedules, status updates and service requests are handled accurately and on time.
- Proactively inform customers of delays, changes or exceptions and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Handle customer feedback and complaints, follow up with relevant departments, and escalate unresolved issues to the Supervisor.
- Monitor and coordinate import and export shipments, local deliveries, cargo-space bookings and confirmations with customers, shipping lines and forwarders.
- Coordinate delivery, pick-up, cargo stuffing and un-stuffing arrangements with sub-contractors, hauliers, the warehouse and customers, and follow up on timely completion and proof of delivery.
- Prepare, verify and issue shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading or airway bills, delivery orders, shipping instructions, booking confirmations and customs-related documents.
- Arrange and follow up on customs, port and permit-related requirements together with the operations team where required.
- Check documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with customer requirements, company procedures and applicable regulations before releasing them for action.
- Follow up on missing or incorrect documents with customers, shipping lines and other parties.
- Provide operations and accounts with accurate information to support timely billing and invoicing and help resolve billing queries.
- Maintain accurate cargo inventory records based on customer instructions and stock movements, promptly updating stock-in, stock-out and balances and assisting with stock checks and discrepancy investigations.
- Maintain up-to-date shipment trackers, inventory records, logs and status reports that are organised and easily retrievable for customers and management.
- Perform any other duties as required and directed by the Supervisor
Requirements:
- Minimum GCE "N" Level qualification.
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in a related industry (logistics, freight forwarding or shipping).
- Good coordination, communication and customer-service skills.
- Strong attention to detail, especially in documentation and record-keeping.
ALPS Logistics (S) Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider established in 1997, offering integrated warehousing, freight forwarding, and transportation services. As part of a global logistics network, we support international and regional trade with reliable, efficient, and customer-focused solutions across sea, air, and land transport. Serving a wide range of industries including manufacturing and electronics we are committed to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. At ALPS Logistics, we strive to deliver seamless end-to-end logistics services that enhance supply chain performance and build long-term partnerships through high quality, reliability, and service excellence.