Job description
Join AstraSea Logistics as a Shipping Operations Coordinator in Singapore. You will orchestrate end-to-end freight movements, manage carrier partnerships, and ensure impeccable compliance across international shipments. This role suits a data-driven logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced, globe-spanning operation.
In this role, you will coordinate ocean and air freight, oversee documentation, track KPIs, and collaborate with customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to deliver on-time, damage-free deliveries.
Why AstraSea: competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and clear career progression in a leading hub for global trade.
Responsibility
- Plan and coordinate global freight movements (ocean and air) to meet service levels and cost targets.
- Manage carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers; negotiate rates and service levels.
- Oversee export/import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, B/Ls, COOs) and ensure compliance with Incoterms and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor shipment status in real time, resolve exceptions, and proactively communicate delays to stakeholders.
- Optimize routing, consolidation opportunities, and carrier mix to reduce transit times and total landed cost.
- Validate freight invoices, perform variance analysis, and coordinate issues related to claims and reimbursements.
- Collaborate with customs, warehouse, finance, and sales teams to ensure accurate data and seamless operations.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in shipping, freight forwarding, or logistics operations.
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, import/export compliance, and customs procedures.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS or freight management systems (e.g., CargoWise, SAP, Oracle).
- Proficient in data analysis, Excel, and KPI reporting; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor-management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong time-management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.