Freight Forwarding Operations Manager
19 hours ago
Position: Freight Forwarding Operations Manager & Founder Mentor Industry: Shipping, Freight Forwarding & Logistics Experience: 5–7 Years Engagement: Full-time Location: India (Remote) Start Date: Immediate Salary: 60K INR (negotiable for strong candidates) 🎯 Key Responsibilities - Set up and manage daily freight forwarding operations (import/export – sea, air, and road) - Handle FCL, LCL, air cargo, courier, consolidations, and cross-trade shipments - Prepare, review and manage all shipping & customs documentation (BL, AWB, invoices, packing lists, DOs, manifests, etc.) - Coordinate with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, transporters, customs brokers, overseas agents, and clients - Build and implement SOPs, workflows, and basic KPIs for enquiries, quotations, bookings, execution, and billing - Negotiate freight rates and local charges with carriers and agents to maintain healthy margins - Train and mentor the founder on: - Pricing logic, rate sheets, and margin structures - Incoterms, free time, demurrage/detention, surcharges - How frauds, margin skimming or misuse of contracts can happen – and how to prevent them - Create simple dashboards/reports for shipment status, profit per job, client performance, and vendor performance - Coordinate closely with accounts for billing, collections, and credit control - Support future team building (operations, documentation, and possibly sales) as the business grows 🧠 Required Expertise - 5–7 years experience in freight forwarding / logistics with a forwarder, NVOCC, or logistics company - Strong knowledge of: - Sea freight (FCL / LCL) - Air freight - Cross-border road freight (preferred) - Solid understanding of: - Incoterms, HS codes, basic customs procedures - Export/import workflows from at least one major region (Middle East / India / Asia / Europe) - Experience in: - Independent operations handling from quotation to delivery - Rate negotiation with carriers and overseas agents - Handling shipment issues (rollovers, delays, space issues, demurrage, detention, short-shipment, etc.) - Prior exposure to UAE / India trade lanes is a plus ⚙️ Technical & Management Skills - Comfortable using freight / logistics ERP, TMS or shipment tracking systems - Strong analytical & problem-solving mindset for cost, routing, and margin optimization - Basic understanding of credit control and risk in freight (credit days, exposure, carrier payment terms) - Knowledge of compliance, documentation accuracy, and regulatory requirements - Ability to design simple SOPs and controls to prevent leakage, kickbacks, or rate manipulation ✅ Ideal Candidate Traits - Proactive operator with strong ownership mentality - Enjoys teaching and explaining – willing to let the founder shadow calls and operations - Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a startup, zero-structure environment - Transparent, ethical, and strict about clean dealings & margin protection - Able to run operations independently while building a foundation for future growth
-
Assistant Manager
2 days ago
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India DP World Full time ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per yearJob Description Retention of existing BusinessCoordination with Shippers/CHAs/and FFs for Export container movement and its planning Follow up with Existing EXIM customers regarding their upcoming shipments and to approach them for increasing their volume Coordination with CHA for smooth and faster clearance of cargo for update of customer. ...
-
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India P&O Ferries Full timeJob Category Sales Degree Level Bachelor s Degree Retention of existing Business Coordination with Shippers CHAs and FFs for Export container movement and its planning Follow up with Existing EXIM customers regarding their upcoming shipments and to approach them for increasing their volume Coordination with CHA for smooth and faster clearance of cargo for...
-
SAP TM
5 days ago
Meerut, India Tata Consultancy Services Full timeGreetings from TCS Human Resources Team!!SKILL:- SAP TMEXPERIENCE:- 5-14YearsLOCATION:-PAN INDIAJOB DESCRIPTIONSAP Transport management consultant.Excellent skill set required with proficiency in SAP TM processes like forwarding orders, freight orders etc.Knowledge in Planning, Execution and Settlement ProcessExperience in Shipper ScenarioKnowledge with...
-
Operations Manager
4 weeks ago
Meerut, India Whatjobs IN C2 Full timeAbout the Role We are looking for a motivated Operations Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for students from any management-related fields (B.Tech Candidates not prefferable) who are eager to gain hands-on experience in operations, partner management, and problem-solving. You will work closely with the team to hire product partners, train and...
-
Sr. Exim Documentations Executive
2 weeks ago
Partapur, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India Stag Global Private Limited Full time ₹ 3,84,000 per yearOverviewWe are seeking an experienced (Min 5 to 7 yrs) International Logistics Executive to manage export-import operations of our sports goods business. This role involves end-to-end coordination of global shipments, documentation, compliance, and stakeholder management.Key DutiesManage complete import and export operations, including documentation, customs...
-
Operations Manager
4 weeks ago
Meerut, India Fi Full timeFi Money is a new age money management app designed to simplify your financial life. With Fi, you can save, pay, invest, or borrow, all in one place. You can track and analyze your expenses across Fi and all your other bank accounts. You can also apply for a credit card, access instant loans, and grow your wealth and more with our range of investment...
-
Operations Manager
4 weeks ago
Meerut, India Fi Full timeFi Money is a new age money management app designed to simplify your financial life. With Fi, you can save, pay, invest, or borrow, all in one place. You can track and analyze your expenses across Fi and all your other bank accounts. You can also apply for a credit card, access instant loans, and grow your wealth and more with our range of investment...
-
Operations Manager
2 days ago
Meerut, India Whatjobs IN C2 Full timeJob Title: Floor Manager Department: Business Development Reports To: Associate Director – Business Development Ideal Candidate Profile - Experience: 4–7 years in Business Development/Inside Sale/Sales Operations/Team Management - Preferred Background: B2B SaaS, Data, Marketing, or Demand Generation environments - Education: Graduate or Postgraduate (MBA...
-
Import Export Executive
2 weeks ago
Partapur, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India SUMATI ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. Full timeCoordinate and manage the import and export processes of goods and materials - Ensure compliance with customs regulations and requirements - Prepare and manage all necessary import and export documentation - Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of import and export activities -...
-
Export Executive
2 weeks ago
Partapur, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India ELECON Full timeCoordinate and manage the import and export processes of goods and materials - Ensure compliance with customs regulations and requirements - Prepare and manage all necessary import and export documentation - Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of import and export activities -...
