Amaana Logistics is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Import & Export Executive to manage end-to-end import and export operations.
Experience: 4+ Years
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end import and export shipments from booking to final delivery.
- Handle Air Freight and Sea Freight operations.
- Prepare, verify, and maintain import/export documentation.
- Handle documents including Bill of Lading (BL), Air Waybill (AWB), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, Bill of Entry, Certificate of Origin, Delivery Order, and other relevant documents.
- Coordinate with shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, transporters, overseas agents, and customers.
- Coordinate with customs clearance teams to ensure timely clearance of shipments.
- Monitor vessel and flight schedules, cargo movement, arrivals, departures, and delivery status.
- Track shipments and provide regular status updates to customers.
- Follow up with carriers, transporters, customs agents, and other service providers.
- Ensure all required documentation is collected, verified, and submitted within deadlines.
- Identify and resolve documentation, customs, shipment, and delivery-related issues.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal operations, documentation, accounts, and sales teams.
- Monitor shipment delays and take corrective action to minimise operational disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable import/export procedures, customs requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, and logistics partners.
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Import & Export, Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Logistics, Customs Clearance, or a related field.
- Strong practical knowledge of import/export procedures and documentation.
- Hands-on experience in Air Freight and Sea Freight operations.
- Good understanding of customs clearance procedures.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade documentation.
- Strong coordination, communication, and follow-up skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
- Robust customer handling and problem-solving skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with logistics, freight forwarding, or shipment management software is an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, International Business, or a related field is preferred.
Preferred Candidate:
Candidates with hands-on experience in shipment booking, import/export documentation, customs coordination, freight coordination, shipment tracking, customer communication, and delivery coordination will be preferred.
The ideal candidate should be capable of independently handling the complete shipment cycle:
Booking → Documentation → Customs Coordination → Freight Coordination → Tracking → Customer Updates → Delivery → Closure
- Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV mentioning their current CTC, expected CTC, notice period, total experience, and relevant Import/Export experience.
Email:
[email protected]
Contact: +91 98844 82722
📌 Import Export Executive (Chennai)
🏢 Amaana Logistics
📍 Chennai