Ocean Freight Import Specialist
About this position
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: -
• Co-ordinate with overseas, carriers, agents, brokerages, vendors about details of the coming Import shipments.
• Co-ordinate with consignee to update schedule and ask for Greenlight/approval schedule before moving the shipment.
• Track and Trace incoming shipment via CW1 system then send arrival notice to customer in a timely manner/as agreed timeline.
• Provide shipment manifest to vessel/port operator prior to the arrival of the vessel.
• Manage cash flow (i.e. required local amount, required date and time). Provide supporting documents for the cheque /cash request process to obtain the D/O.
• Collecting all information needed to calculate bills receivable (i.e. quote, quotation, rate card, RFQ, discount rate etc.).
Requirements
Qualification: -
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Logistics or any related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Freight forwarding industry with strong academic background in Ocean Freight Import.
• Service-mind with good customer relationship skills.
• Strong interpersonal skill and cooperate with all levels including management.
• Excellent MS office skills (Words, Excel, Power Point).
• Good command of both spoken and written English.