Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day freight forwarding operations for import and export shipments (air, sea FCL/LCL)

• Negotiate freight rates and contracts with shipping lines, airlines, and NVOCCs

• Coordinate with overseas agents/partners for seamless cargo movement

• Ensure timely booking, documentation (Bills of Lading, Airway Bills, Shipping Bills), and vessel/flight scheduling

• Track shipments end-to-end and proactively resolve delays or exceptions

• Liaise with Customs Clearance and Local Transportation teams for door-to-door delivery

• Monitor freight costs against budget and flag variances

• Maintain relationships with key shipping lines/airlines for preferential rates and space allocation





• Prepare MIS reports on shipment volumes, transit times, and cost trends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; certification in Logistics/Shipping/Export-Import Management preferred

• 5–8 years of experience in freight forwarding/shipping, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role

• Robust knowledge of FCL/LCL operations, INCOTERMS, and shipping documentation

• Established network with shipping lines, airlines, and freight agents

• Proficiency in shipping/freight software and MS Excel

📌 Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Kireeti Indenting & Exim Services
📍 Hyderabad