Job Description – Freight Forwarding ExecutiveJob Title

Freight Forwarding Executive

Job Summary

The Freight Forwarding Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing domestic and international freight movements by sea, air, and road. The role ensures timely shipment execution, carrier coordination, documentation, customs support, freight cost optimization, and end-to-end visibility of cargo movement while maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

Key ResponsibilitiesFreight Operations

- Coordinate international and domestic shipments via Ocean, Air, Road, and Multimodal transport.
- Book cargo with shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, and transport providers.
- Plan shipment schedules to meet customer and project delivery timelines.
- Track cargo from origin to final destination and provide regular status updates.
- Monitor vessel schedules, ETD/ETA, transshipment, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, RoRo, Project Cargo, and ODC shipments.

Logistics Coordination

- Coordinate with:
- Shipping Lines
- Airlines
- Freight Forwarders
- Customs House Agents (CHA)
- Transporters
- Warehouses
- Ports and Terminals
- Arrange cargo pickup, stuffing, transportation, and final delivery.
- Resolve shipment delays, damaged cargo, or documentation discrepancies.

Customer & Vendor Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding shipment status.
- Obtain freight quotations and negotiate competitive freight rates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, freight agents, and logistics partners.
- Handle customer queries and resolve logistics issues promptly.

Cost Control & Compliance

- Monitor freight costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with Incoterms 2020, customs regulations, and international trade requirements.
- Minimize detention, demurrage, and storage charges.




- Verify freight invoices and coordinate with Finance for payments.

Reporting

- Maintain shipment records and logistics documentation.
- Prepare freight reports, shipment status reports, KPI dashboards, and MIS.
- Analyze carrier performance and recommend process improvements.

Required Skills

- Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL)
- Air Freight Operations
- Road Transportation
- Multimodal Logistics
- Freight Booking
- Carrier Management
- Shipment Tracking
- International Logistics
- Freight Cost Analysis
- Documentation Management
- Customs Coordination
- Incoterms 2020
- Import & Export Procedures
- Project Cargo Handling
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- ERP/SAP and MS Excel proficiency

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Certification in International Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.

Experience

- 5–10+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding, International Logistics, Shipping Operations, or Supply Chain.
- Experience handling international import/export shipments and project cargo is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-time shipment execution.
- Freight cost optimization.
- Documentation accuracy.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Shipment visibility and tracking accuracy.
- Reduction in detention and demurrage costs.
- Carrier performance and service quality.
- Compliance with trade and customs regulations.

Pay: ₹12,551.09 - ₹47,222.14 per month

Advantages:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vadodara, Gujarat (Vadodara): Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

- Freight: 1 year (Required)
- Customs: 1 year (Required)
- bill of lading: 1 year (Required)
- ports: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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