Tasks

• Day-to-day management of the logistics function, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely management of all transportation modes.
• Prepare and maintain a delivery schedule and communicate to all relevant departments.
• Ensure the integrity and timely preparation and authorization of Import/Export documentation such as Bills of Lading, Commercial invoices, and Packing lists.
• Investigate lost/damaged product situations and creatively solve issues to mitigate losses.
• Ensure correct Inco terms are used for shipments and provide guidance to Sales and Procurement in optimal Inco term use.
• Responsible for export documentation and data for all shipments.
• Responsible for the execution of export documentation requirements for shipments to destinations.
• Ensure that all documentation meets export regulations.
• Coordinate with customers in receiving bookings via email.
• Place bookings with freight forwarders and release bookings to customers.
• Receive shipping instructions from customers and submit shipping instructions to freight forwarders.
• Update shipment information inthe  system
• Handle daily correspondence (emails/phone calls) from customers, solve arising problems after shipment on board, and escalate issues to related parties when needed.
• Strong in problem-solving for sea transportation with customers and shipping lines.
• Prepare and manage all the necessary documents required to complete the export and import process.
• Recommending the best freight forwarder based on historical performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in procurement, with 5 Years in export logistics within a heavy industrial manufacturing background, is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of international shipping regulations, INCO terms, and customs procedures.
• Experience in import and export customs regulations.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, and customer-focused.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, and a professional ERP User.