Shipping Executive

Requirements: • Degree or Diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience, preferably in export and manufacturing industries. • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical skills. • Experience in supplier liaison, export and shipping administration, documentation, and report preparation. • Willingness to travel to meet business partners and resolve operational issues. • Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency. • Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Proven track record of responsibility and resourcefulness. • Willingness to work in Johor Bahru. Job Description: • Shipping & Logistics Management: o Verify and update shipping and logistics documents daily for management review. o Source freight quotations and negotiate prices based on cost, quality, service, availability, and reliability. o Maintain relationships with shipping lines and freight forwarders. o Manage shipping costs, propose cost-saving strategies, and track logistics spending. o Monitor shipments to ensure timely loading and delivery. o Coordinate with internal divisions, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure smooth import and export operations. • Shipment Planning: o Prepare shipping instructions based on sales team requirements. o Monitor shipments to ensure suppliers load cargo as required. o Address and resolve shipment issues promptly to minimize delays. o Compile status and performance reports for management. o Inform relevant departments of changes to shipment plans. • Procurement: o Engage in purchasing and sourcing activities to generate cost savings. o Manage purchase orders, delivery planning, delivery control, and stock control. o Work closely with cross-functional teams for cost control and recommend purchasing process improvements. o Perform supplier sourcing, evaluation, assessment, selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, vendor relationship management, and continuous improvement. o Process purchase orders and material requests, monitor and coordinate delivery, and maintain a vendor management system. o Address quality issues, product replacements, sample requests, and pricing with suppliers.