Shipping Coordinator

• Handle all shipping documents to facilitate inbound and outbound shipments
• Check and compare rates with various forwarders for best quote
• Obtain shipping schedules and book shipments
• Liaise closely with vendors and warehouse on shipments
• Obtain booking confirmation, BL and other shipping documents from forwarder for each shipment
• Communicate shipping matters with customers and suppliers
• Check with forwarders on special shipping requirements of country before shipment and to communicate these requirement to the relevant departments.
• Arrange for cargo insurance
• Explore and search for new shipping agents/forwarders for competitive shipping charges

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of shipping terminology and incoterms
• At least 1 year experience in the area of shipping or import and export.
• Know how to use Microsoft office especially Outlook, Words and Excel
• Team player and possess good interpersonal skills
• Organised
• Possess positive teachable attitude
• Careful in his/her work