Global Freight Forwarding Logistics Operations Executive

Work From Office(WFO)
- Position Filled
- Department:

- BPO
- Posted On:

- January 22, 2025

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee and manage export and import shipping operations to and from multiple countries, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations.
- Coordinate with international clients, suppliers, and carriers to facilitate smooth freight forwarding processes.
- Handle documentation for export and import activities, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and shipping manifests.
- Ensure timely booking and scheduling of shipments with shipping lines and freight carriers.
- Monitor and manage end-to-end shipping operations, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Provide solutions for logistics challenges, including route optimization and cost-effective transportation strategies.
- Maintain strong relationships with customs authorities and ensure adherence to customs clearance regulations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of all shipping transactions and generate reports as required.

**Requirements**:

- ** Experience**: 1-5 years of proven experience in freight forwarding, with a focus on global export and import operations.
- ** Expertise**: Comprehensive knowledge of international shipping processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- ** Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with international clients and stakeholders.
- ** Flexibility**: Willingness to work in midnight shifts (3:30 AM and 6:30 PM) catering to US time zones.
- ** Skills**:

- Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management tools.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple shipments simultaneously.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in managing shipments for the US market.
- Familiarity with trade regulations and customs procedures for exports/imports.
- Strong understanding of freight pricing and negotiations with shipping lines.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive package of up to 40 (CTC).
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and globally recognized organization.
- Comprehensive training and development programs to enhance your skills.
- Flexible and collaborative work environment.

**Skills & Experience**:
**Technical Skills**:
**1. Global Trade Compliance**:

- Knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and compliance standards for countries like the USA and Canada.
- Familiarity with INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms).

**2.**Freight Forwarding Expertise**:

- Proficiency in managing ocean, air, and multimodal freight operations.
- Experience with freight pricing, route optimization, and carrier negotiations.
- Handling documentation like bills of lading, customs invoices, and packing lists.

**3.**Customs and Border Procedures**:

- Expertise in customs clearance processes for imports and exports.
- Knowledge of tariffs, duties, and harmonized system (HS) codes.
- Familiarity with Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for US imports.

**4.**Shipping and Transport Coordination**:

- Scheduling shipments, tracking consignments, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Understanding of warehousing and inventory management systems.

**5.**Documentation Management**:

- Preparing and verifying export/import documents like
- Commercial invoices
- Certificates of origin
- Letters of credit
- Export declarations (EXIM).

**6.**Technology Tools**:

- Experience with logistics software like SAP, Oracle Transportation Management, or Cargo Wise.
- Familiarity with shipment tracking systems and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).

**Soft Skills**:
**1.**Communication Skills**:

- Clear and professional communication with international clients, carriers, and customs authorities.
- Strong negotiation skills for freight rates and service contracts.

**2.**Problem-Solving**:

- Ability to resolve delays, discrepancies in documentation, and shipment issues efficiently.

**3.**Attention to Detail**:

- Accuracy in preparing and verifying shipping documents and reports.

**4.**Time Management**:

- Efficiently handling multiple shipments across different time zones.

**5.**Adaptability**:

- Flexibility to work in rotational shifts to cater to global clients.

**Additional Skills (Specific to the USA and Canada)**:
**1.**Knowledge of USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)**:

- Understanding its impact on cross-border trade.

**2.**Regulatory Familiarity**:

- Compliance with Transport Canada and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

**3.**Market Expertise**:

- Understanding key logistics hubs and trade routes between the USA, Canada, and other countries.

**4.**Client Relationship Management**:

- Building and maintaining relationships with international clients and suppliers.

**Company**: Invensis Technologies
**Minimum Qualification**:Any Graduate

**Job Type