Operations Manager (Labuan)
Job description
Job DescriptionWork Location: Labuan (East Malaysia)
Job Responsibilities:- Experience in coordinate with shipping line, freight forwarder, custom broker and haulier in import & export shipments arrangements and deliveries.
- Manage the overall FCL/ LCL / Conventional import & export shipments by sea, land and air.
- Handle customers' enquiries and resolve problems and complaints.
- Coordinate with customers and overseas agents to monitor shipment status and provide timely updates.
- Prepare quotations for customers/agents in a timely manner with sufficient details and follow up.
- Ensure all documentation and billing are checked, compiled, and stored.
- Input costs and sales into the system in a timely manner.
- Provide leadership to the team, working closely and training them to achieve overall customer satisfaction.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
- Attend and assist in indoor meetings with customers as necessary.
- Prepare reports with sales and volume data.
- Perform any other additional tasks assigned by superior and management.
Job Requirements:- Understanding of Sea & Air freight FCL & LCL arrangements, documentation (SI to carriers, & Shipping Pre-Alerts), customs clearance, and transportation.
- Good knowledge of and familiarity with Incoterms, import/export/custom-related matters.
- At least 5 years of working experience in freight forwarding/shipping.
- Experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Experience in handling haulers and dealing with shipping liners.
- Able to multi-task, hands-on, and prioritize jobs.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently, as a team player, multi-task, self-motivated, work under pressure, and make quick decisions to solve problems.
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Candidate must possess at least a Graduate/Professional Certificate.