Ocean Import Associate I

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

• Activate / Create import shipments in system
• Update arrival details information
• Receive Carrier Arrival notice
• Create/send Schenker Arrival Notice to
• Request cargo release (D/O, pick-up number, invoice from Carrier)
• Communicate with internal customs clearance department or external brokerage and stakeholders
• Confirm HBL surrender
• Shipment tracking, monitoring of milestones and event updates
• Upload documents to ODM
• Verify/update reserves for any additional accessorial charges and billing to client
• To adhere to stakeholders’ requirements
• To contribute Kaizen and process improvement projects/initiatives
• To do administrative, ad hoc and any tasks that are needed to accomplish team’s targets and objectives. These are assigned by direct supervisor.

Primary Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a bachelor’s degree in any Business Field 
• Fresh graduates are accepted.
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written)
• High attention to detail
• Team Player
• Is able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Good coordination skills and task/process oriented.
• Flexible and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Has a logistics background.
• Understanding of sea freight Industry including basic freight forwarding knowledge such as INCOTERMS and interpretation of shipping documentation.