Documentation Specialist (Import / Export)

Documentation Specialist (Import / Export) Work Location & Hours • Work Location: Central / Downtown Core (Within 5 minutes' walking distance from Raffles Place MRT ) • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Enjoy a smoother morning commute!) As a Documentation Specialist, you will manage the full spectrum of import/export shipping documentation and coordination to ensure smooth customs clearance and timely delivery. Your key responsibilities include: • Documentation Preparation: Prepare, check, and process complete sets of shipping documents, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bill of Lading (B/L)and customs declaration forms. • Shipment Coordination: Liaise closely with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and carriers for booking, freight rates, and vessel schedules. • Customs Clearance & Compliance: Coordinate import/export customs declarations and permits. Resolve any shipment delays or customs issues proactively. • Letter of Credit (L/C): (If applicable) Review and handle Letter of Credit transactions, ensuring strictly "clean" documents for bank negotiation and timely collection of payment. • Data & Record Management: Maintain systematic filing of all trade contracts, shipping documents, and invoices. Ensure accurate data entry into the ERP/internal system. • Cross-functional Communication: Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Finance teams to align on shipment schedules and payment statuses. ## Job Requirements • Education: Diploma or Degree in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping documentation or freight forwarding. Prior hands-on experience in full-set import and export procedures is highly preferred. • Key Skills: • Strong knowledge of international trade procedures, Incoterms, and customs regulations. • Familiarity with Letter of Credit (L/C) applications and banking documentation processes is an added advantage. • Language Proficiency: Excellent command of written and spoken English . Ability to communicate in a second language (Mandarin) to liaise with overseas suppliers/vendors is a plus. • Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and experienced with ERP or freight management systems. • Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail (highly meticulous), well-organized, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.