12 Sep
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Golden Freight Forwarding u0026 Marketing
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Chandigarh
12 Sep
Golden Freight Forwarding u0026 Marketing
Chandigarh
Only Apply If you are ok with the Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle end-to-end coordination of Air Freight and Ocean Freight Import and Export shipments.
- Coordinate with customers, overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, warehouses, and customs brokers to ensure smooth shipment execution.
- Obtain freight rates and service options from overseas partners, carriers, and vendors for customer quotations.
- Prepare and submit competitive freight quotations for air, ocean (FCL/LCL), and multimodal shipments.
- Calculate freight charges, local charges, surcharges, customs-related costs, and overall shipment profitability.
- Follow up on shipment bookings, cargo readiness, cut-off dates, vessel schedules, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with suppliers and shippers regarding loading addresses, pickup arrangements, cargo availability, and shipment planning.
- Review and verify shipping documents including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, and other trade documents.
- Resolve shipment-related issues involving documentation discrepancies, loading locations, customs requirements, cargo delays, and operational challenges.
- Maintain regular communication with customers and overseas partners regarding shipment status and operational updates.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with overseas agents, carriers, and logistics service providers.
- Identify and approach prospective customers through calls, emails, and business development activities to generate recent business opportunities.
- Follow up on inquiries, negotiate rates,
and convert opportunities into confirmed shipments.
- Support management in business development, customer retention, and market expansion initiatives.
- Monitor shipment profitability and assist in cost control initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of International Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Operations.
- Experience handling Air Freight and Ocean Freight imports and exports.
- Understanding of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, customs procedures, and transportation regulations.
- Ability to calculate freight costs, local charges, margins, and prepare quotations independently.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with customers, suppliers, overseas agents, carriers, and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reports , Outlook, and freight forwarding software systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in North American, Asian, and European trade lanes.
- Knowledge of customs clearance procedures in Canada and the USA.
- Experience handling FCL, LCL, Air Freight, Project Cargo, and Cross-Border Shipments.
- Existing network of overseas agents and logistics service providers will be considered an asset.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
- Work from home
Experience
- Sales: 2 years (Required)
- Freight Forwarding: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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