Shipping Officer

Job Summary

You will coordinate ocean export shipments and manage sea freight documentation to ensure smooth operations and timely cargo delivery for our global logistics network.

Responsibilities

• Book and coordinate ocean export shipments to meet customer and carrier requirements
• Prepare and handle full sets of sea freight shipping documents including Bills of Lading (BL), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Dangerous Goods (DG) declarations
• Coordinate with carriers and co-loaders to make bookings, submit Shipping Instructions (SI), and arrange payments
• Manage day-to-day freight forwarding operations and transaction processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Liaise with vendors, customers, and transporters to coordinate timely collection, delivery, and container handling of shipments
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned to support operational needs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in freight forwarding and sea freight operations is a plus
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation and reporting
• Availability to start work on short notice is preferred