Job Description
Job Title:
Freight Operations Executive
Posting Start Date:
9/7/26
Job Description:
Purpose of the Job
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
- Coordinate international sea freight (FCL, LCL, Breakbulk) and air freight shipments.
- Arrange bookings with ocean carriers, airlines, and overseas agents.
- Plan cargo collection, consolidation, transportation, and final delivery.
- Monitor shipments from origin to destination and provide proactive updates.
- Resolve operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize delays.
- Ensure compliance with agreed transit times and service standards.
Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare, review, and process all shipping documentation, including:
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Air Waybill (AWB)
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Customs and export/import documentation
- Ensure documentation complies with local customs regulations and international trade requirements.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and operational files.
Customer Service
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
- Provide shipment status updates and respond promptly to customer inquiries.
- Manage customer expectations and resolve service-related issues.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure high service quality.
Coordination
- Liaise with shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, trucking companies, port and airport authorities, overseas agents, and other logistics partners.
- Coordinate with internal departments including Sales, Customs Clearance, Finance.
- Ensure smooth communication among all stakeholders throughout the shipment lifecycle.
Cost Control & Financial Management
- Verify supplier invoices and operational charges.
- Prepare shipment files for customer invoicing.
- Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
- Ensure profitability targets are met while maintaining service quality.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with company policies, customs regulations, and international shipping standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the operations department.
- Follow health, safety, security, and quality management procedures.
Job Requirements - Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or any other field
- 3-4 years of relevant working experience in the Freight Forwarding industry
- Experience in operations and broad knowledge of regulations
- Cargowise experience preferred
- Excellent MS office skills: Word, Excel and Power Point
- Good commands in professional emails writing
Leadership Behaviors
Setting a clear direction
Simplification
Growth mindset
Innovation
Skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Time Management