Junior Associate - Shipping/Freight Forwarding Operations
Logistics / Warehouse / Transport
About the Employer
- Hayleys Group
Sri Lanka
Job Description
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 specialised business units: ISD, which delivers IT-focused services, and Asteri, which specialises 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 / FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATIONS
Job Responsibilities
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email; send accurate cargo arrival notices promptly.
- Finalize inward cargo manifests and coordinate with Main Line Operators for customs reporting.
- Identify special cargo types (e.g., trans shipments, groupage) and notify relevant parties to avoid extra charges.
- Update cargo systems, generate and issue delivery orders upon receipt and verification of required documents or payments.
- Submit cargo details to Sri Lanka Customs and Ports Authority on time to ensure smooth cargo clearance.
- Maintain proper filing of delivery orders, bank guarantees, and related documents.
- Deliver documents/payments to port/customs when required.
- Support additional tasks assigned by management.
Candidate Profile
- Undergraduate or graduate in Supply Chain and Logistics from CINEC, SLIT, KDU or an equivalent institution.
- Minimum of 6 passes at GCE O/L, including a "C" grade in Mathematics.
- Minimum 6 months experience in Shipping and Freight Forwarding Operations side.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
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.
