Customer Service Executive (Freight Forwarding)

Attractive Salary Package

Customer Service Executive - Freight Forwarding / Air / Sea Shipments

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end airfreight forwarding shipments, including booking, documentation, coordination with airlines and ground handlers, customs clearance (for imports), export documentation, billing, and shipment closure.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding import and export shipments, providing timely updates, handling inquiries, and resolving operational issues.
• Coordinate with airlines, ground handling agents, trucking partners, and customs authorities to ensure smooth shipment execution and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and internal operational procedures.
• Take ownership of complex or high-value shipments, proactively resolving delays, documentation discrepancies, or customs queries.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, reports, and regulatory documentation for internal, customer, and regulatory purposes.
• Support and guide junior customer service staff in airfreight forwarding procedures, shipment documentation, and best practices.
• Escalate unresolved customer or operational issues to management, ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of airfreight import processes, documentation, and customs requirements.
• Experience manage multiple airfreight import shipments simultaneously
• Previous hands-on experience in using Cargowise system is preferred.

Gan Kai Le | R23112683