Import & Export Executive

Responsibilities:

• Shipment Coordination: Plan and execute sea freight, air freight, or cross-border trucking for construction equipment (such as excavators, cranes, and structural parts).
• Customs Compliance: Handle import and export declarations, HS code classification (e.g., for heavy machinery or hydraulic systems), and compliance with local customs and tax regulations (such as SST or bonded warehouse rules in Malaysia).
• Documentation: Prepare and verify Bills of Lading (BL), commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and import/export permits.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders, port authorities, site project managers, and overseas suppliers to prevent costly project delays.
• Cost & Risk Control: Track freight charges, handle cargo insurance claims, and resolve customs hold-ups or port congestion issues.

Background Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or Business Administration (BBA).

Skills & Experiences:

• 1 to 3+ years in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or manufacturing/construction procurement.
• Familiarity with Incoterms, customs clearance procedures, and logistics software.
• Understanding project timelines where late delivery of construction materials can halt an entire job site.