01 Oct 2026
Closing date TBCBranch Operations
- Manage day-to-day operational activities of the branch across freight forwarding shipments.
- Ensure smooth and timely execution of import and export shipments in line with customer requirements and SOPs.
- Monitor shipment movement and ensure all operational milestones are completed within defined timelines.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless shipment execution.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates of shipment status in the operating system.
- Monitor pending operational activities and ensure timely closure.
Shipment Coordination & Execution
- Coordinate with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, agents, transporters, CFS/ICDs, customs brokers, and other service providers.
- Follow up on bookings, cargo movement, vessel/flight schedules, container availability, customs clearance, delivery, and shipment closure.
- Monitor shipment schedules and proactively identify potential delays or operational risks.
- Coordinate corrective actions for shipment delays, documentation issues, cargo holds, rollovers, and other exceptions.
- Ensure shipments are executed as per agreed customer SOPs and service commitments.
Documentation & Compliance
- Coordinate preparation and processing of shipment documentation as per operational requirements.
- Verify shipment documents and coordinate corrections or amendments where required.
- Ensure timely coordination with Customs/CHA teams for clearance-related activities.
- Ensure adherence to company SOPs, regulatory requirements, carrier procedures, and branch processes.
- Maintain accurate operational records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Exception & Escalation Management
- Monitor operational exceptions and ensure timely resolution with relevant stakeholders.
- Handle issues related to shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, customs clearance, cargo movement, equipment availability, and delivery.
- Escalate critical or recurring operational issues to the reporting manager.
- Track pending issues and ensure timely closure.
- Identify recurring operational gaps and support corrective actions.
Customer & Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with Customer Service, Sales, Pricing, Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams for smooth shipment execution.
- Provide timely operational updates on shipment status, delays, and exceptions.
- Coordinate with overseas offices and agents for shipment documentation, pre-alerts, cargo status, and operational requirements.
- Support resolution of customer-specific operational requirements in line with agreed SOPs.
Branch Process & Performance
- Monitor operational TAT, shipment status, pending activities, and service exceptions.
- Support branch-level operational reporting and data accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reduce delays, and minimize errors.
- Ensure timely closure of open shipments and operational activities.
- Support implementation of new processes, customers, trade lanes, and operational requirements at the branch.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and operational governance requirements.
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