Liaise with client and contractors for collection cargo and overseas agent for delivery of cargo. You will also be expected to work closely with both internal and external agents to ensure the transportation of cargo is done in the most cost effective and efficient way.
Ensure the route for transporting goods overseas including negotiating fees and contracts on behalf of the client.
Check and prepare all documentation to ensure details are correct and compliant with Customs requirements and ensure all insurance requirements are also in place.
Ensure the goods are in compliance with overseas countries' requirements and fiscal regimes so that goods are transported quickly and efficiently thereby keeping costs to a minimum.
Creation of ocean bill of lading to facilitate the movement of cargo
Handle all of the customer service requirements in dealing with the shipper, supplier, consignee and any other agents or forwarders involved in the shipment.
All bills of lading to be audited to ensure that the correct rates populated our bills of lading.
Creation of cargo on hand reports and transmission of such reports to customers to keep them advised of what is in their inventory.
Load plan exclusive container loads and submit loads to the warehouse manager on Export cargo.
Creation of Shipper's Export Declarations on behalf of those shippers requiring such.
Work with agents on status of on hand cargo and coordinate the information on shipments so that they are able to print documents at destination
Performs any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor
Requirements:
Min Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred 3 years of relevant working experience
Willing to learn
Good knowledge of Customs formalities
Pleasant personality & service-oriented
Patient, able to multi-task, team player and work under pressure.
Must be able to work overtime
Preferably applicant who has basic knowledge in supply chain/ logistics field
A self-starter and quick learner who possesses the ability to be effective at addressing issues; interfacing with both internal and external customers.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills and good cultural awareness.
Spoken/Writing in English is compulsory.
Able to start work immediately or within short notice.