Urgently Required Executive for Freight Forwarding Operation Department for Sea for Chennai

Job Description

Position: Executive – Freight Forwarding Operations
Department: Freight Forwarding – Sea Operations
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 2–5 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Operations Executive to manage and coordinate sea freight export/import operations from Chennai. The candidate should have good knowledge of shipping documentation, coordination with shipping lines, customers, CHA, transporters, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end sea freight forwarding operations for import/export shipments.
  
• Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, CHA, transporters, and overseas agents.
  
• Handle booking, shipment tracking, vessel schedules, and documentation.
  
• Prepare and verify shipping documents such as Bill of Lading, Shipping Bill, invoices, packing lists, and arrival notices.
  
• Coordinate for container movement, stuffing, clearance, and timely shipment delivery.
  
• Follow up on vessel schedules, cut-off dates, ETD/ETA, and shipment status.
  
• Ensure timely submission of documentation and accurate data entry.
  
• Resolve operational issues and coordinate with relevant teams for smooth shipment movement.
  
• Maintain proper shipment records and update customers regularly.
  
• Coordinate with internal sales, documentation, accounts, and customer service teams.
  
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable shipping regulations.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate in any discipline; qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Trade will be an advantage.
  
• 2–5 years of experience in sea freight forwarding operations.
  
• Good understanding of import/export procedures and shipping documentation.
  
• Knowledge of shipping lines, container operations, port procedures, and freight forwarding processes.
  
• Good communication, coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and email communication.
  
• Candidates with experience in Chennai port/sea freight operations will be preferred.

Key Skills

Sea Freight Operations | Export/Import | Freight Forwarding | Shipping Documentation | Bill of Lading | Container Coordination | Shipping Lines | Port Operations | Customer Coordination | Shipment Tracking

Benefits

Salary - 25000 - 30000

Interested candidates may share their resumes on 9113737022 or at [email protected]