Junior Associate - Shipping Operations
Logistics / Warehouse / Transport
About the Employer
- Hayleys Group
Sri Lanka
Job Description
MIT Global Solutions
Hayleys Group is amongst Sri Lanka’s largest, and most respected diversified conglomerates with a turnover in excess of USD 1 Billion. To explore the World of Hayleys, visit us at: www.hayleys.com.
Hayleys Advantis Limited
Advantis is a diversified transportation and logistics provider, with over six decades of experience and operations spread across Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Backed by the blue-chip multinational conglomerate Hayleys PLC, Advantis is at the forefront of the transportation and logistics industries, globally, providing end-to-end solutions covering Integrated Logistics, Projects and Engineering, Marine and Energy, International Freight Management and Travel and Aviation.
MIT Global Solutions
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advantis and a trusted provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions. The company operates through two specialized business units: ISD, which delivers IT-focused services, and Asteri, which specializes in Freight Forwarding and Shipping, Finance, Human Resources, and Process Consultancy. We are currently looking for talented individuals to join our Asteri team and grow with us.
Established in 2016 in Sri Lanka, Asteri provides solutions to both local and international clients delivering high-quality, efficient, and value-driven services tailored to client needs. With a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction, Asteri partners with organizations to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and drive sustainable business growth.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE – SHIPPING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING
Job Responsibilities:
- Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email in a professional and timely manner.
- Prepare and send cargo arrival notices.
- Finalize inward cargo manifests and coordinate with Main Line Operators for customs reporting.
- Identify special cargo such as transshipment and groupage cargo and inform relevant parties accordingly.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates to the TLM system.
- Coordinate with customers, shipping lines, and internal teams to ensure smooth cargo operations.
- Maintain proper cargo records and documentation.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Candidate Profile
- Undergraduate or graduate qualification in Supply Chain & Logistics or an equivalent.
- Minimum of 6 passes at GCE O/L, including a Credit (C) in Mathematics.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
- Strong multitasking ability with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work extended hours when required.
Additional Information
Work Schedule: Work will follow the Maldives calendar, with working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The position allows up to four (4) days of work from home per week.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on Apply Now. Pay and benefits of the above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.
Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
