Senior Manager – Cargo Operations

Location: Mumba

iExperience: 12–18 year

sIndustry: Shipping, Maritime, Cargo Operations and Logistic

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Role Overvie

w:A leading organization in the shipping and logistics sector is seeking a hands-on Senior Manager – Cargo Operations to lead end-to-end cargo operation

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Key Responsibiliti
es:Lead end-to-end cargo operations, including planning, handling, routing, warehousing, terminal or vessel coordination, import, export and transshipment activiti
es.Improve turnaround time, throughput, resource utilisation, service quality and operational accuracy through SOPs, KPI monitoring and process improveme
nt.Ensure compliance with customs, port, maritime, safety and applicable IATA requirements;
manage audits, risks and corrective actio
ns.Manage carriers, terminal operators, transporters, freight forwarders, agents, customers and other service providers, including SLA monitoring and contract negotiatio
ns.Control operational costs such as handling, warehousing, transportation, demurrage, detention and terminal charges,



while delivering measurable savin
gs.Drive effective use of cargo systems, TOS, ERP and tracking platforms, supported by accurate data and analyti
cs.Lead teams of approximately 10–30+ employees, ensuring explicit accountability, capability development and effective coordination during peak volumes and operational disruptio

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Candidate Prof
ile:Bachelor’s degree in Marine Operations, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related fi
eld.Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in shipping, maritime, cargo or logistics operati
ons.At least 4–5 years of direct experience in cargo operations, vessel operations, terminal operations, CFS, ICD, warehousing or a similar environm
ent.Robust exposure to end-to-end cargo handling, routing, storage, movement and deliv
ery.Experience managing carriers, vendors, terminal operators, transporters, shipping agents or ha

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