Shipping Coordinator

About the role

This role involves coordinating shipments and managing freight documentation across sea, air, and land logistics operations. You will liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, freight forwarders, carriers, and shipping lines to ensure timely execution of shipments, including cross-trade and transshipment movements.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (eg: Sales team & Warehouse Team), customers, freight forwarders, carriers and shipping lines to ensure timely shipment execution.
• Arrange sea, air and land shipments, including cross-trade and transshipment movements where required.
• Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, customs permits, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, insurance documents.
• Track shipment progress and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Follow up on document discrepancies, shipment delays and operational issues.
• Maintain complete and organised shipping and trade records.

About you

• Minimum 1 year of operational experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or shipping (Air/Sea import & export).
• Good understanding of shipment coordination, freight documentation, Incoterms, and basic customs procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• Responsible, independent, and a strong team player.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills in a fast-paced environment.