Shipping & receiving Assistant (6 months Conytract)

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and verify all shipping documents to ensure completeness and compliance with import/export rules and regulations.
• Prepare shipping documentation and arrange Certificates of Origin for Singapore Chamber endorsement.
• Validate and verify all export documents for assigned products/markets.
• Coordinate shipments with customers, truckers, agents, forwarders, and shipping lines.
• Handle vessel bookings and manage all BL-related matters (draft BL verification, switch BL, freight payments, LOI).
• Send shipment advice and required documents to customers within the specified timeframe.
• Arrange dispatch of original documents upon receipt from vendors and track the successful arrival to customers.
• Arrange transportation and deliveries from suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment of customer demand.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and update shipment/inventory databases.
• Handle customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Perform clerical and data-entry tasks accurately.
• Work closely with the Warehouse team on material readiness for shipment.
• Review freight costs, transportation rates, and logistics-related expenses for cost optimisation.
• As directed by management, assists warehouse personnel with general warehouse duties (stocking, pulling stock, packaging, material handling & related job duties), with a willingness to be cross trained & to proactively support warehouse operations.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a shipping or warehouse environment.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate a power pallet jack safely and confidently.