Sea Freight Officer
Principle Job Duties & Responsibilities
Attend to day-to-day sea freight operations. Arrange shipment collection/traffic co-ordination.
Prepare documentation to shippers & consignees.
Ensure that job files are checked in the system and supplier invoices are registered promptly. Responsible for completing the job process from Inbound to Outbound, and vice versa.
Ensure that pre-alerts are sent in a timely manner to customers.
Execute export/import documentation, customs formalities, invoicing, and bookings.
Responsible for collection of payment for all COD customers.
Respond to overseas offices/partners queries and clarifications via email and phone.
Process Dangerous Goods (DG) cargoes and shipments in accordance with regulations.
Timely preparation of invoices with accurate charges to customers.
Provide quotations to overseas customers and/or agents.
Coordinate with carriers and co-loaders for import/export shipment bookings.
Requirements
Minimum “O” Levels or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year in sea freight industry handling export/import activities.
1 year of Dangerous Goods experience.
Effective Interpersonal skills
Proactive attitude towards clients and staff.
Able to communicate well with all stakeholders.
High integrity and strong commitment.
Good knowledge of documentation of import/export procedures with interest in continuous learning.
Good team player also able to work independently.
