Customer and Logistic Officer
Job Summary
The Customer Service/Logistic Officer oversees daily service operations, inventory management, and customer relations. Key responsibilities include managing shipping documentation, ensuring Customs permit compliance, and maintaining accurate job files. The role requires a proactive approach to operational efficiency and professional development within the logistics division.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily logistics and inventory operations
- Handle shipping documentation and container import/export
- Ensure Customs and Tradenet permit compliance
- Generate monthly inventory reports and invoices
Required Skills
- 3-5 years logistics/warehouse experience
- Knowledge of Customs/Tradenet declarations
- Experience in Licensed Warehouse environments
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Job Details
Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 0800hrs to 1700hrs /Alternate Saturdays: 0800hrs to 1200hrs
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the daily service operations to improve the operating standard, inventory management, customer service, quality and efficiency of the service operations.
• Assist in customer service and inventory control to ensure prompt and good services delivered, and provide prompt rectification to remedy any service delivery deficiencies identified.
• Do employ best practices in the functions of service standard setting, operations, inventory control, and customers service for the most efficient and effective approach.
• Be responsible to:
- Maintain customer files with quotations and prepare internal approval form and other information.
- Manage and monitor shipping status and documentation formalities with hauliers and shipping companies to ensure proper and timely import/export of containers.
- Ensure the correct Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification is used for permit declarations.
- Prepare and ensure proper and accurate (Customs / Tradenet) permits and clearance are obtained for import, export and duty payment.
- Liaise with Customs on permit declaration discrepancies and queries related to TradeFirst renewal process.
- Ensure proper and timely closing of all job files and confirmation of Customs duties payment from Customers.
- Generate inventory report and email invoices to all customers on a monthly basis or as when required.
• Adopt knowledge to provide good operational services and put in place a process of continuous professional development.
• Review and propose correction processes as and when necessary.
• Review performance and/or processes periodically.
• Maintain harmonious relations with other divisions/departments.
• Be self-motivated to enhance productivity and perform other tasks as assigned by the superior/Management.
Requirements:
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the warehouse/logistics field preferred.
• Minimum diploma in Logistics or equivalent.
• Experienced in Licensed Warehouse environment and/or requirements for Customs’ compliance including Customs Permit Declaration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.