Job Description

The Opportunity: Responsible for handling of import and export shipments in timely manner and ensure all products comply with local Government law and Group directive.What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred, Freight Management or Supply Chain Management, Business & logistics, chemical, health care related major preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5years experiences in import/export/trade compliance role at Logistics department in multinational company(s).
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of customs regulation and process including FTA and export control, storage and transportation of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemical.
• Knowledge of overall supply chain management is plus.
• Excellent communication skills including good spoken and written language
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistics, strong analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and facilitation skills to effectively interact with all levels of business.
• Meticulous, responsible, and positive working attitude
• Good decision making in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate PC proficiency with advanced aptitude in MS Excel & PPT required.
• Proficiency in ERP system software required (SAP preferred)

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Coordinate and oversee shipping processes, ensuring on-time and accurate deliveries.
• Manage shipping documentation, including customs compliance for international shipments.
• Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to optimise shipping operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Review freight rates and services from existing forwarders.
• Support Indirect Purchasing in negotiating of freight and contribute to margin expansion.
• Tracking of the cargo vessel and plane departure, transit, and arrival.
• Advise Customer Service/Commercial on preferred mode of shipment & incoterms.
• Verify all freight billings from forwarders and courier companies against approved quotation; follow up on errors in billing.
• Notify warehouse team on the arrival of containers/ shipments.
• Coordinate un-stuffing, stuffing, and timely collection of containers with the warehouse team and forwarders.
• Monitor shipment ETD & ETA date and ensure receipt of shipping documents from supplier.
• Liaise with 3rd party warehouse provider to ensure on time clearance and unstuffing.
• Liaise with courier in for urgent case of OBL submission from bank to carrier.
• Monitor and ensure the unstuffing report from 3rd party warehouse provider being received within working days after unstuffing.
• Check and ensure the accuracy of unstuffing report. For discrepancies, damage and torn bags.
• Submit claims to forwarder/Carriers on damages.
• Handle the general Import and Export Customs clearance by coordinating with Freight forwarder, and Singapore customs if needed. preparing related documents, and monitoring the status etc.
• Responsible and accountable to ensure all import and export HS codes are correctly applied to all incoming and outgoing shipments, types of Transaction, document preparation for import/export customs declaration.
• Ensure authorized brokers and forwarders comply with defined Company policy and monitor Customs broker/Forwarder and report the operation issue.
• Comply with internal policies, SOPs, local regulation, and Group directives.
• Support the regular and ad-hoc reports and the import and export and audits.
• Ensure incoming adhere to permit and licensing publish by Regulatory Affair.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people\'s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom\'s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.3rd party non-solicitation policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation

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