SHIPPING ASSISTANT
Company Overview
We are freight forwarding and shipping company. We expedite shipments by leveraging customs and shipping knowledge, serving both large and small customers with practical, budget-conscious solutions for timely, cost-effective logistics services.
Job Summary
You will coordinate import shipments, manage shipping documentation, and communicate with teams and customers to ensure timely cargo delivery and compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
- Book and coordinate import shipments to meet customer and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and handle shipping documentation and customs import permits accurately
- Liaise with operations teams, customers, and transporters to ensure timely cargo collection and delivery
- Communicate shipment status updates clearly to customers
- Enter and maintain accurate import shipment data in the system
- Scan, file, and organize shipment documents systematically
- Answer incoming phone calls and respond to general inquiries professionally
- Support ad-hoc administrative and logistics tasks as assigned
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- GCE ‘O’ Level / ITE or equivalent educational qualification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrate initiative and results-oriented work approach
- Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Exhibit meticulousness and ability to work independently