Shipping Executive [Full spectrum]
5 days & 1 half Sat per month
Working hours: 8.30am - 5.50pm (Mon to Fri); 8.30am – 12.50pm (1 Sat per month)
Salary: $3000- $3500
Location: Pioneer Sector Walk, Singapore 627897 (Transport pickup at West area)
Job Description
The Shipping Executive is responsible for managing the full spectrum of export shipping operations, including vessel booking, export documentation, customs declaration, port coordination, and L/C negotiation. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant shipment processing while supporting the company’s logistics and customer delivery needs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Liaise with Sales team on customer orders, shipment requirements, lead times, and delivery commitments.
- Verify all shipping instructions and review Letter of Credit (L/C) terms (if applicable) to ensure all documentation requirements are met before shipment.
- Arrange vessel bookings (VSL booking) directly with carriers or through freight forwarders.
- Request, compare, and evaluate freight quotations for cost efficiency.
- Monitor vessel schedules, port cut-off times, schedule changes, delays, and rollovers.
- Coordinate cargo readiness, weighing, documentation, and cut-off times.
- Prepare full set of export shipping documents, such as: Packing List, Delivery Order, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin (COO), Bill of Lading / Air Waybill instructions.
- Ensure document accuracy and compliance with customer requirements, Incoterms, HS codes, and shipping instructions.
- Verify and prepare documents in accordance with L/C terms to avoid discrepancies.
- Submit export declarations through TradeNet or liaise with appointed customs brokers.
- Prepare and submit advance manifests and shipping instructions (SI) within carrier deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with customs, port authority, and destination country requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of all export declarations through TradeNet / customs brokers.
- Coordinate with Jurong Port (JP) or PSA for loading/unloading operations.
- Liaise with customers on export shipping requirements, such as Incoterms, HS codes, packing specifications, and special declarations.
- Liaise with warehouse teams for stuffing/unstuffing schedules.
- Coordinate with Sales team for customer orders and export requirements.
- Provide delivery schedules, shipment status, ETA updates.
- Verify documents required under L/C terms and prepare compliant documents.
- Submit full document set to bank for L/C negotiation.
- Follow up on acceptance, payment, and resolve any L/C discrepancies.
- Resolve shipping discrepancies, document errors, or operational issues.
- To undertake as hoc duties as assigned from time to time
Requirements:
- GCE ‘O’ Level / Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade or equivalent.
- At least 1–3 years of relevant experience in shipping or logistics in export/import operations.
- Good understanding of Incoterms, HS Codes, freight processes.
- Knowledge of TradeNet, Enterprise SG/COO, JP/PSA processes, or customs clearance is an advantage.
- Familiar with shipping documents (invoice, PL, BL, COO, FTA rules of origin).
Cheong Yeat Long | R25145358
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