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Job Description

• Define job responsibilities for import/export operations to meet manufacturing needs.
• Ensure timely import/export of goods to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle paperwork and system processes efficiently for importing and exporting goods.
• Coordinate with vendors, forwarders, airlines, movers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-schedule shipment of capital equipment and incoming materials/parts.
• Facilitate the export of finished goods to customers through effective coordination with internal stakeholders and forwarders, ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
• Ensure all shipments and document are adhere to SG customs requirement and internal SOP(s).
• Maintain clear communication with vendors/forwarders and internal stakeholders regarding issues impacting deliveries.

Requirement

• Diploma in International trade, shipping management, or engineering with minimum 3 year of working experience in import and export functions in semiconductor industry or related engineering industry
• Knowledge in Freight Forwarder environment, Custom handling, Airline booking and Logistic
• Familiarity with Customer service and Semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in SAP system, Power point, Excel, Word processing, STP-Plus certification and TradeNet
• Self-starter with good initiative and a team player personality
• Dynamic individual capable to work under stress and perform multi- tasking

About Us
We are a China-based logistics company expanding our business in Singapore and building a local operations team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to support our LCL export operations.

Manage LCL Export Operations

• Handle daily LCL export activities, including cargo consolidation, coordination with CFS warehouses, carrier/co-loader bookings, and export transportation arrangements.
• Ensure shipments are processed and loaded on time.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit export declarations through TradeNet.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Customs regulations and accurate HS code classification.
• Follow all export documentation and cargo handling requirements.

Coordinate with Customers and Partners

• Act as the main contact point for customers, overseas agents, carriers, and co-loaders.
• Resolve shipment issues such as cargo delays, booking changes, documentation discrepancies, and space constraints.

Support System and Process Improvements

• Use and help improve the company's logistics platform for shipment tracking, reporting, and invoicing.
• Assist in implementing efficient operational processes.

Work with Regional Teams

• Collaborate closely with teams in China, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries to ensure smooth shipment handling and accurate documentation.

• At least 1 year of experience in international freight forwarding , preferably in LCL export operations .
• Good understanding of LCL consolidation processes and export shipment coordination.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking clients and overseas counterparts.

Preferred

• Experience handling Singapore export customs procedures and TradeNet declarations.
• Familiarity with freight forwarding systems and logistics software.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for making, sorting, checking and archiving of import and export documents. Maintain close communication with international freight forwarder to assist the customs broker to obtain the information required for customs clearance
• Be Responsible for applying for import& export permit for certified biomaterials
• Book space with the freight forwarder base on export plan, and organize and arrange shipment matters
• Ensuring proper regulatory compliance for all international transactions
• Familiar with Singapore import and export related policies, especially biomaterials. Timely understand and update policies and regulations related to import and export, timely identify business impact points through analysis and interpretation and guide internal and external customers to improve business capacity
• Be responsible for the filing and registration of relevant enterprises to ensure the normal implementation of import and export business. Cooperate with export audit and inspection from internal and external
• Coordinate the work between Import and Export Department and upstream and downstream departments (Procurement Department, Warehouse Management Department, etc.) to ensure the smooth and orderly supply chain
• Periodically assess the customs broker/carrier and establish a good cooperation relationship
• Monthly import and export data statistics and analysis, effective cost control including freight, logistics expense
• Continuously optimize the import and export process within the department and establish a rigorous and compliant import and export system
• Timely complete other relevant work assigned by superior

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above, major in international trade, logistics etc.
• More than 5 years relevant working experience; working experience in biology or medical background is preferred
• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and using of at least one ERP system
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

Job Description

• Define job responsibilities for import/export operations to meet manufacturing needs.
• Ensure timely import/export of goods to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle paperwork and system processes efficiently for importing and exporting goods.
• Coordinate with vendors, forwarders, airlines, movers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-schedule shipment of capital equipment and incoming materials/parts.
• Facilitate the export of finished goods to customers through effective coordination with internal stakeholders and forwarders, ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
• Ensure all shipments and document are adhere to SG customs requirement and internal SOP(s).
• Maintain clear communication with vendors/forwarders and internal stakeholders regarding issues impacting deliveries.

Requirements:

• Diploma in International trade, shipping management, or engineering with minimum 3 year of working experience in import and export functions in semiconductor industry or related engineering industries.
• Knowledge in Freight Forwarder environment, Custom handling, Airline booking and Logistics.
• Familiarity with Customer service and Semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in SAP system, Power point, Excel, Word processing, STP-Plus certification and TradeNet, etc
• To be able to communicate with Chinese-speaking vendors and internal stakeholders
• Self-starter with good initiative and a team player personality.
• Dynamic individual capable to work under stress and perform multi- tasking.

• Coordinate daily delivery schedules, trucking movements, and shipment arrangements to ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with shipping lines, depots, terminals, customers, and internal teams on container collection, release, and return matters.
• Monitor shipment status and provide timely updates to customers and relevant parties.
• Prepare job records, verify operational documents, and support billing processes upon job completion.
• Handle customer enquiries, maintain proper documentation, and assist with general operational coordination duties.

Requirements:

• GCE ‘N’ Level and above
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in logistics, trucking, or freight operations.
• Familiar with PORTNET, TradeNet, and trip management systems
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word  to 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more job opportunities, please visit our website at 

EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R

Core Responsibilities

1. Input data of every import shipment (consolidation or direct) in Kewill Enterprise Forwarding (KEF) system.

2. Coordinate air freight bookings, routing, and cargo space confirmation.

3. Prepare and verify all import/export documentation for compliance.

4. Ensure correct type of import permit, accuracy, and compliance in Tradenet declaration.

5. Manifest submission within 7 days of shipment arrival.

6. Notify consignees or their appointed forwarders of shipments' arrival via phone or email.

7. Release import document (AWB, Invoice & Packing List) to the consignees or their forwarders.

8. Calculate the terminal and air freight charges for import shipment released to the consignees or their forwarders.

9. Prepare invoice with KEF.

10. Apply cheque advance/e-payment for payment of terminal and airfreight charges to the terminal or other forwarder.

11. Collect payment of terminal and air freight charges from the consignees or their forwarders.

12. Liaise with airlines, ground handlers, customs, and freight forwarders.

13. Ensure timely clearance and delivery while adhering to local laws.

14. Issue delivery order, confirm delivery address, and arrange delivery with appointed contractor.

15. Track cargo movement, resolve delays, and update clients promptly.

16. Hand over the completed jobs to Account Section on time for monthly accounts closing.

17. Compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least "O" Level.

• Min 2 years direct air freight import/export experience. (Applicants without relevant work experience in the same industry need not apply.)

• Familiar with IATA, CAAS, and Singapore customs regulations

• Proficient in shipping docs, AWB, commercial invoice, packing list, permits

• Basic customs declaration knowledge; good English written/spoken

• Able to work as a team player, pro-active, self-motivated and high sense of responsibility.

• Motivated individual and possesses good planning and follow-up skills.

• Able to handle high volume of workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Creative problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work overtime (if required)

Other Details:
Working location: 11 Clementi Loop

Work arrangement: 5 Days (Mon to Fri) / 8am to 5.45pm

• Managed shipment coordination and documentation for import, export, and local sales operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

• Liaised with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners to facilitate smooth order fulfillment and delivery activities.

• Prepared and issued invoices, proforma invoices, and supported Letter of Credit (LC) documentation and processing.

• Generated management reports, including stock, sales, and open order reports, to support business monitoring and decision-making.

• Provided operational and administrative support across departments, adapting to evolving business needs and reporting directly to the Managing Director.

Requirement:

• Possess 3–4 years of operations experience, preferably in import/export or trading environments, with knowledge of Letter of Credit (LC) processes being an added advantage.

Additional Information:

• Up to $3500

• Located in Tuas (Near Tuas West Road MRT)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | Remus Gan | Registration No: R

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary – To provide an efficient customer service and management to new and

existing customers, process all documentation requirements for export and import services,

provide operational assistance to ensure seamless shipment flow as well as communicate

effectively with customers

He/She is also responsible for managing overall service quality and customer relationship

management resources, including manpower, internal assets and external vendors.

Resourceful and analytical, he/she is required to manage resources and obtain buy-in from

internal and external stakeholders. He/She is also expected to lead teams and make

business decisions independently.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To attend to customer bookings for import/export cargo
• To process the booking confirmations / nominations with carriers and overseas offices
• To process import / export documentations (HBL, MBL, Permits, Trucking Orders)
• Process value added requirements as per specific customer’s SOP
• Issuing of payment vouchers to carriers
• Prealerts and follow ups with destination offices as per requirements
• To handle customer grievances and solutions in time of service failures

Additional Responsibilities

• To provide operational support to commercial clients / Liaison with operations (i.e. container inspection, cargo inspection)
• Sourcing of rates from various providers and agents (for new services, adhoc enquiries)
• Maintain a Cost sheet with buy rates from lines
• Distribute SSR rates to sales and overseas offices for rate requests

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification required Diploma and above.
• A minimum of 5 years freight forwarding with 3 years experience as senior executive / managerial level
• A great attitude and self motivated individual
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Well versed with MS office and other computer software

• Work with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
• Handle Tradenet permit applications for all import and export shipments.
• Follow up on orders to make sure deliveries are on time and inventory records are updated.
• Keep customers’ DG storage and usage licenses organised and compliant with NEA rules.
• Create and activate Purchase Orders (POs) based on customer needs and warehouse stock.
• Check customer forecasts and usage, and send regular consumption reports when required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the company.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be handled confidentially. By submitting your application, you agree to the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of your personal information to prospective employers.

EA License No: 20C0270
EA Personnel No: R
EA Personnel Name: Law Mei Fong