We are looking for an experienced professional to independently manage end-to-end Export, Import and Cross-Trade operations, ensuring timely shipment execution, documentation accuracy, customs compliance and cost control across Inland and International business operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage end-to-end Export Import operations from Pricing to delivery and documentation closure.

· Handle Sea shipments, by negotiating with Shipping liners / NVOCC, Pan India Customs Brokers and Transporters, Good Knowledge in Trade Lane wise with carriers and coordination with Corporate Clients, NVOCC, CHA and overseas agents.

· Maintain a live shipment tracker and provide regular MIS/reporting on shipment status, freight cost, demurrage/detention, claims and chargebacks.

· Coordinate with Partners, Clients, Finance, Customer Experience and overseas teams for smooth shipment execution.

· Coordinate with CHA/customs for classification, valuation, customs filing, examination and shipment clearance for smooth completion at PAN India Level.

· Handle Third-Country / Cross-Trade shipments, including switch BL, third-party invoicing, origin documentation and related compliance.

· Monitor demurrage, detention and free-time, taking proactive action to avoid additional costs.

· Manage and evaluate freight forwarders, CHA and overseas agents against agreed service levels and commercial terms.

· Verify freight/CHA/agent invoices and coordinate with Finance for timely settlement.





Mandatory Candidate Requirements

Candidates must have:

· Strong hands-on experience in both Export and Imports with Shipping liners

· Practical experience in Third-Country / Cross-Trade / Merchant Trade.

· Experience in Sea Freight is must

· Knowledge of HS classification, valuation, Incoterms 2020, DGFT and FEMA requirements.

· Experience managing Corporate Clients, Carriers and overseas agents at PAN India Level.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly professional email correspondence.

· Robust stakeholder-management and coordination skills.

· Good working knowledge of MS Excel/MIS.

Preferred Experience

Candidates from the following backgrounds can be considered:

· Freight Forwarding / NVOCC / CHA

· Corporate EXIM / International Trade

· Export-oriented organizations

· SEZ / EOU / Bonded Warehouse

· Companies handling high-SKU/customized products

· Experience with Marketplace/Retail Partner logistics will be an added advantage.

Education

· Graduate in any discipline.

· PG qualification in International Business / Foreign Trade preferred.

· Customs/Trade certification will be an added advantage

· Languages : Fluent in English and Hindi (Preferred)

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Manager – Sea Freight (Nanganallur)
🏢 LAFL Cargo
📍 Nanganallur