Container Freight Desk Executive

4 days ago

Singapore Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) Full time

About the Company
- When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact. With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. But our size is only part of the story. Since 1997, we’ve put sustainability at the centre of how we grow – working hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future.
We’re a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, now expanding across other essential crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut. Our people are our edge. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people. Here, your career feeds something meaningful – for the planet, for people and for generations to come.
About the Role
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Container Freight Desk Executive to manage and coordinate containerised freight operations. The role involves handling freight bookings, liaising with shipping lines, coordinating documentation, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of containers. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, industry knowledge, and excellent communication abilities to support efficient logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Arrange and manage container bookings with shipping lines, co-loaders and carriers.
Coordinate space allocations, vessel schedules and container availability.
Track shipments end-to-end and promptly address any delays or issues.
Provide regular shipment status updates to internal stakeholders.
Operational Efficiency:
Monitor freight costs and optimize routing and carrier selection.
Maintain accurate records in freight management systems.
Recommend process improvements to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness.
Requirements:
Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies or related field.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in freight forwarding, shipping or container logistics.
Familiarity with shipping documentation, incoterms, customs processes and container operations.
Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Supply Chain and Strategy/Planning
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