Import Officer

Education and professional knowledge:
College or university degree in Logistics, Import-Export, International Business, Foreign Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Good knowledge of international freight forwarding and import shipment procedures by sea (FCL/LCL) and/or air.
Understanding of Incoterms, international shipping procedures, freight charges, and related surcharges.
Ability to review freight quotations, compare transportation options, analyze costs, and select suitable shipping schedules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for shipment tracking, booking management, data analysis, and reporting.
Work experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, import-export operations, or international transportation.
Hands-on experience in arranging import bookings and coordinating shipments with shipping lines, airlines, co-loaders, overseas agents, and logistics service providers.
Experience handling operational issues, including space shortages, vessel rollovers, shipment delays, schedule changes, and unexpected freight charges.
Strong understanding of shipment coordination, cost control, and import delivery requirements.
Language and Computer skills:
Good English communication, reading, and writing skills for daily coordination with overseas agents, suppliers, carriers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to read and understand freight quotations, shipping schedules, booking confirmations, and shipping documents in English.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Familiarity with logistics platforms and shipping line booking systems is an advantage.
Required skills and personal attributes:
Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
High attention to detail and accuracy when handling booking information, shipment schedules, documentation, and freight charges.
Proactive, responsible, and effective in problem-solving.
Cost-conscious, with the ability to identify opportunities to optimize freight costs and shipping schedules.
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially during peak periods.
Working location: Amata IP, Đồng Nai
Working hour: Monday - Friday (8:00 - 17:00) & 3 Sat/month (8:00 - 12:00). Off 1 Sat/month.