Shipping Executive

Logistics / Warehouse / Transport

About the Employer

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

  1. A Basic understanding of import & export procedures.
  2. Incoterms.
  3. Strong command of English, oral & writing.
  4. 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 [email protected]