Import / Export Customer Service Executive (Air Forwarding)
· Manage end-to-end airfreight forwardingshipments, including booking, documentation, coordination with airlines andground handlers, customs clearance (for imports), export documentation,billing, and shipment closure.
· Act as the primary point of contact forcustomers regarding import and export shipments, providing timely updates,handling inquiries, and resolving operational issues.
· Coordinate with airlines, ground handlingagents, trucking partners, and customs authorities to ensure smooth shipmentexecution and compliance with regulations.
· Monitor and ensure compliance with service levelagreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and internal operationalprocedures.
· Take ownership of complex or high-valueshipments, proactively resolving delays, documentation discrepancies, orcustoms queries.
· Identify operational bottlenecks and recommendprocess improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customersatisfaction.
· Maintain accurate shipment records, reports, andregulatory documentation for internal, customer, and regulatory purposes.
· Support and guide junior customer service staffin airfreight forwarding procedures, shipment documentation, and bestpractices.
· Escalate unresolved customer or operationalissues to management, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Solid knowledge of airfreight import processes, documentation, and customs requirements.
- Strong operational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple airfreight import shipments simultaneously.
- Excellent customer service skills with a professional and proactive approach.
- Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with internal teams, carriers, and customers.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow through on tasks independently.
- Previous hands-on experience in using Cargowise system is preferred.
Other Info
WorkingLocation: 40 Alps AvenueSingapore 498781
Workinghours: 0900hrs-1730hrs(Mon-Fri), 0900hrs-1300hrs (Alt Sat)