Job Description
VACANCY
SHIPPING EXECUTIVE
Ahmad Tea Limited, an internationally reputed tea trading organization based in London, UK has its Liaison Office in Colombo.
We are seeking a high-caliber Shipping Executive to join our agile, fast-paced logistics team and drive operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional aged 25 to 35, possessing 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in the shipping sector, strong English communication skills, a collaborative team approach, and the agility to meet tight deadlines alongside a readiness for international training in the United Arab Emirates UAE.
Job Specification
Documentation & Customs Compliance
- Process Shipping Documents: Draft, review, and organize essential maritime paperwork, including Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), Air Waybills, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, and Certificates of Origin, whilst co-ordinating with consignee requirements.
- Customs Filing: Ensure accurate and timely submission of customs declarations and clearance documentation in accordance with local port regulations.
- Data System Entry: Maintain up-to-date and flawless records in the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or logistics management system.
- Export documentation management: Processing export-related documents from relevant authorities
Freight & Logistics Coordination
- Space Booking: Secure cargo space allocations with shipping lines, airlines, and NVOCCs based on optimal scheduling and freight rates.
- Shipment Tracking: Proactively monitor the real-time status of cargo from origin to destination and provide routine transit updates to internal teams and external clients.
- Discrepancy Management: Identify and flag transit delays, damaged cargo, or container weight variations to management for swift resolution.
Skill & understanding requirements
- A Basic understanding of import & export procedures.
- Incoterms.
- Strong command of English, oral & writing.
- Time management & results oriented.
Qualifications
- Certificate of Import Export Procedures
- Certificate of Customs House Agent
Salary negotiable.
Please email your CVs by mentioning the post of SHIPPING EXECUTIVE as the subject to dahami@ahmadteasl.net