Ocean Freight Coordinator

Job Title: Ocean Freight Coordinator for Bulk Commodities

**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and manage the shipment of bulk commodities by sea, including Iron Ore, Pellets, Scrap, and Coal
- Negotiate ocean freight rates and contracts with shipping lines and freight forwarders
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and customs requirements for international shipments
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate documentation and shipment tracking
- Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to shipping documentation, invoicing, or logistics
- Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other external partners
- Continuously monitor and analyze shipping performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost optimization
- Collaborate with other teams within the organization to ensure efficient and effective supply chain operations
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continually improve processes and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in ocean freight coordination, specifically for bulk commodities such as Iron Ore, Pellets, Scrap, and Coal
- Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

**Salary**: From ₹40,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bhubaneshwar, Odisha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Office: 2 years (required)
- Working with Shipping Lines, Ports and Customs.: 4 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Expected Start Date: 15/04/2023