03 Sep
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Ryan Logitech
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Bengaluru
03 Sep
Ryan Logitech
Bengaluru
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Key Responsibilities:
1. End-to-End Shipment Ownership
- Take full ownership of shipments from the booking stage to closure (billing & collection).
- Handle both FCL and LCL shipments for exports and imports.
- Ensure smooth coordination across all stages: booking, documentation, execution, delivery, billing, and payment follow-up.
2. Customer Coordination & Service
- Act as the single point of contact for assigned customers.
- Receive booking requests, shipment details, and required documents from clients.
- Provide shipment updates, sailing schedules, and proactive communication on delays or exceptions.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality.
3. Document Collection & Verification
- Collect and verify all shipment-related documents, including:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Shipping Instructions
- Purchase Orders / LC documents (if applicable)
- Ensure completeness and accuracy before initiating shipment processing.
- Coordinate with customers for any discrepancies or missing information.
4. Job Creation & ERP Management
- Create and update jobs in the ERP / Freight Management System with complete and accurate details.
- Ensure correct capture of
- Customer details
- Shipment terms (Incoterms)
- Cost and revenue components
- Vendor and carrier details
- Maintain proper documentation and digital records in the system.
5. Booking & Shipment Execution
- Coordinate bookings with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and co-loaders.
- Arrange container placement, stuffing, and transportation in coordination with logistics teams.
- Ensure timely submission of Shipping Instructions (SI) and coordination for Bill of Lading (B/L) draft and release.
- Track shipment movement and ensure adherence to planned schedules.
6. Coordination with Internal & External Stakeholders
- Liaise with:
- Shipping lines/carriers/NVOCCs/Consolidators
- Transporters and warehouse teams
- Customs clearance department
- Overseas agents
- Ensure seamless coordination for documentation, cargo movement, and delivery.
7. Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, international shipping standards, and company SOPs.
- Verify and process key documents such as:
- Bill of Lading (Draft & Final)
- Delivery Orders
- Arrival Notices
- Maintain accuracy to avoid penalties, delays, or customer disputes.
8. Billing & Revenue Assurance
- Prepare and raise customer invoices in ERP accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify vendor invoices and ensure cost allocation is correctly captured in the system.
- Ensure profitability by monitoring cost vs. revenue for each job.
9. Payment Follow-Up & Collections
- Follow up with customers for timely payment realization.
- Coordinate with finance/accounts team for reconciliation and outstanding tracking.
- Ensure closure of jobs only after complete payment realization.
10. Issue Resolution & Escalation
- Identify and resolve operational or financial issues such as:
- Shipment delays or rollovers
- Documentation errors
- Billing disputes
- Escalate critical issues with proper analysis and suggested solutions.
11. MIS & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all shipments and transactions.
- Generate reports on
- Shipment status
- Billing and collections
- Outstanding receivables
- Support management with operational and financial insights.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of Sea Freight Operations (Exports & Imports)
- Hands-on experience in ERP systems (job creation to billing cycle) ( Softlinks- Logisys is preferred )
- Positive understanding of Incoterms, shipping documentation, and customs procedures
- Strong financial awareness (costing, billing, collections)
- Excellent communication and customer handling skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously under deadlinesole & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile
As Above
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