Location: Thane, Maharashtra (Prefers Local Candidates ONLY)
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Experience: 12–20 Years / , inclusive of 4–5 years of proven experience in Cargo Operations.
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CTC: 35 Lacs (Negotiable, Depending on Experience)
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Key Pointers for Sr. Manager Cargo Operations:
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Excellent Communication Skills
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Seasoned professional with a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the shipping industry, inclusive of 4–5 years of proven experience in Cargo Operations.
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Strong exposure to end-to-end operations (handling, routing, warehousing)
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Prefer profiles with hands-on ownership in agile / mid-scale setups
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Entire Cargo Operations life cycle
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End to cargo operations
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Planning & execution
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Cargo management
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GCC Stakeholders Management
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Designation: Cargo Operations Manager from Shipping & Logistics Shared Services, Back Office / GCC, GSC Companies Supported Globally
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Mandatory Keywords: Vessel planning, load list creation, stowage planning, vessel cleaner / cargo planning, process mindset
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Core Expertise
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Cargo operations management & process efficiency
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Regulatory compliance (IATA, customs, safety)
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Vendor / carrier / GHA management
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Cost optimization & contract negotiation
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Leadership
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Managed teams (10 - 30+) with clear people accountability
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Experience handling cross-functional and on-ground coordination
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Impact Orientation
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Demonstrated cost savings, TAT improvement, service SLAs
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Strong focus on measurable outcomes (not just responsibilities)
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Operations Depth
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Exposure to high-volume, rapid-paced environments
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Ability to manage operational disruptions and process improvements
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Compliance & Safety
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Proven experience in regulated environments (aviation/logistics)
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Solid adherence to safety and audit standards
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Technology Orientation
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Familiarity with cargo systems / tracking tools / ERP
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Data-driven decision-making mindset
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Stakeholder Management
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External coordination with airlines, agents, customers
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Solid service and relationship management orientation
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Screening Guidance (Subtle Positioning)
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Favor profiles with broader, hands-on exposure and ownership, typically seen in growing or mid-sized organizations
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Deprioritize candidates with highly narrow / siloed roles in very large, structured setups
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