Shipping Assistant (Freight Forwarding / Agency Support)

Position: Shipping Assistant (Freight Forwarding / Agency Support) Location: Central Area Working Hours: 5-day work week, office hours Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $3,500 + performance bonus Duration: Permanent Industry: Freight and Logistics Solutions Provider Main Responsibilities Build and maintain working relationships with overseas shipping agents. Identify, evaluate and recommend new overseas agents when required. Correspond with overseas agents on agency-related matters. Monitor overseas agent contributions and support network coordination matters. Coordinate new agent code creation in the CW1 system, including basic background checks. Support regional office matters relating to agency agreements. Assist with yearly liability insurance policy renewals. Support direct customers with supply and shipment arrangements when required. Handle marine insurance claims, including cargo claims and liability claims. Support ad-hoc shipping, logistics and agency administration duties as assigned. Requirements Training will be provided. At least 1 year of prior experience in shipping, logistics or freight forwarding will be advantageous. Knowledge of overseas shipping agency matters, especially within Southeast Asia, will be advantageous. Organised, detail-oriented and able to coordinate with internal teams, customers and overseas partners. Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients who can only communicate in Mandarin Send your resume via Email to Jane@searchpersonnel.com.sg Like us on Facebook or Instagram (For Career tips and Job vacancies): www.facebook.com/search.personnel / https://www.instagram.com/search.personnel Join us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/search-personnel-pte-ltd ***We do not charge our candidates any referral fee nor bind them with any contract.*** Jane Chua Deputy Consulting Director (APAC) License no: 13C6684 EA Personnel: R2197224 Thank you for your interest in this position. Our shortlisting period is 3 working days. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not receive communication from us within this timeframe, it's likely that your application has not been shortlisted by our client. In such cases, we recommend that you continue your job search to maximize your opportunities. We wish you all the best and should we have any suitable roles that match your experiences/ qualifications/ preferences, we will reach out to you.