Shipping Assistant

About the Role

Anradus Pte Ltd is seeking a Shipping Assistant to join their container trucking service team located centrally near Little India MRT in Singapore. This is a permanent full-time position with working days from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. The salary can go up to SGD 2700, including Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and a variable bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage documentation for sea and air import/export freight, ensuring all necessary shipping paperwork is prepared accurately.
• Create invoices, secure permits, and arrange cargo insurance as required.
• Communicate with clients regarding certificate applications and related shipping documents.
• Coordinate container transshipments with shipping lines and freight forwarders, confirming vessel schedules for barge operations.
• Submit Bill of Lading drafts to relevant parties and print original Bills of Lading using online platforms.
• Apply for permits via Tradeweb and handle back-to-back Certificate of Origin requests.
• Compile and submit complete sets of documentation for letters of credit (L/C), documents against payment (D/A), and documents against acceptance (DIP) transactions to banks.
• Scan and archive shipping documents on the company's server system.
• Prepare local delivery documents and liaise with clients to arrange deliveries effectively.
• Work closely with warehouses regarding goods collection and delivery logistics.
• Keep track of import container records and shipping line nominations for transshipment containers in internal systems.
• Coordinate with transporters to clear less than container load (LCL) shipments from ports to clients' warehouses, assigning transport jobs as necessary.
• Support ad hoc tasks related to shipping operations as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum education: O level qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience working with shipping documentation.
• Familiarity with import/export documentation processes is preferred.
• Experience using TradeNet or Tradeweb for permit processing is advantageous.
• Training will be provided for candidates lacking direct experience.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. The company ensures every application is reviewed thoroughly, typically completing the hiring process within three working days. Applicants not contacted within this period are likely not shortlisted and should continue their job search.