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Freight Forwarding Executive

Orbit Associate · Mumbai
Pay₹30,000–45,000a month, as listed
WhereMumbaiMaharashtra
TypeFull time
Posted4 Nov4 days ago, via SimplyHired
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No fee, deposit or pay-to-apply signs
Good spoken and written English expected
Day work
No vehicle or licence needed
Skills they list27 named
Customer follow-upsCustomer communicationImport/export documentationOrder status updatesCompliance record maintenanceOperations coordinationERP systemsOcean freightShipment tracking for distribution operationsProviding information to customersERP softwareTransportation managementDaily operations report preparationFreight shipment trackingCustomer expectation managementVendor communicationClient communication managementClient status updatesCustoms documentation preparationTransport order documentationDiplomaStatus reportingDocumentation reviewFile organisationAudit supportOffice record organisationCustoms clearance management
About this job
Job Role
Sr. Executive -Freight Forwarding (Freight Operation and Documentation)
Location
CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
Salary
Best in Industry

Role Overview

1-We are looking for an experienced Sr. Executive for Freight Operation and Documentation to manage end-to-end Freight operation and documentation for our freight forwarding desk.

2-The role covers shipment tracking from load port to destination. Track vessel schedules, ETA/ETD and transhipment status daily on carrier portals, port websites and PCS 1x; update the shipment tracker.

3-Checking and releasing shipping documents, and settling freight and local charges with overseas agents, co-loaders and shipping lines on time.

4-Monitor IGM filing, line number allotment and vessel inward entry; share line/item numbers with the CHA for advance Bill of Entry filing.

  • Send pre-alerts and arrival notices to consignees with ETA, container details, CFS/ICD nomination and estimated charges.

6-Inform customers promptly of vessel delays, roll-overs, port congestion or schedule changes.

7- Check draft Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL)

8-Coordinate for corrections and amendments in Bill of lading with overseas agents and shipping lines before final issue and IGM filing.

9-Prepare and issue House Bills of Lading, Delivery Orders and arrival notices; handle original B/L surrender, telex/Seaway Bill release and bank-endorsed B/L verification.

10-Collect KYC documents and authorization letters from consignees before releasing the Delivery Order.

11-Coordinate IGM/CGM filing and amendments with the line where applicable.

12-Maintain accurate physical and digital shipment files of Freight work for audit and customs queries.

  • Update all Freight job details in the company ERP / freight software and shipment trackers in real time.
  • Prepare daily arrival reports, pending-DO lists, outstanding payables/receivables

15- Maintaining DSR (Daily status Report) for all Freight enquiries received, enquiries converted into success and our quotation failed. Reason of failure to be recorded in DSR.

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Diploma or certificate in Shipping, Logistics, EXIM or Freight Forwarding is an added advantage.

Experience

3 to 5 years in import documentation with a freight forwarder, NVOCC, shipping agency or CHA, preferably at JNPT / Mumbai.

Pay
₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Work Location
In person

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