Assistant Manager, Sea Freight-Export

• Create booking / shipment CW1.
• Prepare and issue documentation as per Documentation Check Sheet, Customer Profile, SLI and/or L/C.
• Ensure that file contains all necessary pre-shipment document copies in proper sequence and handover the file to document processing.
• Submit ACD / AMS / ACS transmission on time, verify results and make corrections if necessary
• Achieve “Operational Excellence” through accurate and timely documentation / system updates resulting in increased productivity and data quality.
• Achieving Global Operational KPIs– Data Quality, Mandatory Fields, Workflow & Milestones.
• Posting of Vendor Invoices thru Web cost portal correctly & timely.
• Closing Job files within the agreed timeframe by posting all costs received from various vendors and allocating agreed revenue/Sell rates as per set KPIs.
• Proper input of cost / revenue/ WIP / Accruals
• Handling Invoice Disputes through proper mechanism & ensure timely closure.
• Sending pre-advise with complete and accurate documents to network overseas / destination office.
• Ensure proper information flow with department staff on updates, changes, market trends/requirements etc.
• Helping Team with Shipping Line or co-loaders for documentation.
• Escalate wherever necessary.
• Observe and follow special rules.

• Lead the entire Operations and documentation Team.
• Follow-up for pre-alert.
• Follow-up with other branches for Cargo coming from various locations.
• Follow-up with shipping line for Tracking of shipment.
• Providing Stuffing instructions to Operation Executive at CFS.
• Proper input of cost / revenue/ WIP / Accruals
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Respond to inquiries from the field sales team and clients, providing accurate and timely information and advice on Customs related issues and other compliance queries.
• Effectively present information one-on-one, or in small group situations.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Decision making on work execution except for the financial aspects, depending on the urgency and importance, keeping the line manager informed formally.

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Process working

• Expertise in Freight Forwarding
• Know how on ocean freight / SCM.
• Understanding of DSV strategy and products.
• Knowledge about markets and competitors.
• Knowledge about trends and challenges in the industry.
• Business administration competence
• Negotiation skills
• Overall understanding of business processes and interdependencies.
• Knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics
• International mobility
• Willingness to travel

• Ready to take personal accountability for achieving individual and shared goals
• Ability to set robust plans well in advance and to initiate action to move projects forward
• Planning & Organizing (Ability to prioritize, plan, assign & control)
• High result orientation and customer focus
• Time management (monitoring performance against deadlines and milestones.

• Customer focus (monitors customer expectations continuously and is willing to adapt own activities/procedures)
• Readiness to continuously focus on identifying and meeting customers’ current and future needs
• Readiness to provide alternatives and optimized solutions to the Customer
• Ability to establish a successful long-term business partnership with internal and external customers

• Ability to coordinate efforts/resources within and across boundaries to deliver goals
• Ability to work with different cultures and to manage cross functional interfaces
• High priority for teamwork
• Team player
• Capable to build strong and long-term team relationships within and across functions and geographical boundaries and based on ethics and trust
• Fully adheres to the Code of Conduct
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with tight deadlines

Educational background / Work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/economics/Logistics or freight forwarding apprenticeship
• 4-5 years of work experience (minimum)
• 2-5 years of overall industry experience (minimum)
• International working experience preferred

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Other languages (written and spoken) preferred

Good knowledge of

• Microsoft® Office Software (Excel®, Word, PowerPoint® and others)
• SAP®

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth.

Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals.

We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA.

We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics.

This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action.

We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual.

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