Job Description – Ocean Import & Export Operations

Department: Ocean Freight
Location: Chennai
Experience: 5 Years Minimum
Industry: Freight Forwarding
Job Summary

Responsible for handling end-to-end Ocean Import & Export shipments, ensuring timely documentation, coordination with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, CHA and transporters, and smooth shipment execution.
Key Responsibilities
Handle end-to-end Ocean Import & Export shipment operations.
Coordinate with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, CHA and transporters.
Prepare and verify shipping documents, including BL, SI, Invoice, Packing List and related documents.
Coordinate booking, vessel schedules, shipment tracking, arrival and delivery.
Handle Import DO, IGM, customs clearance and delivery coordination.
Coordinate Export documentation, shipping instructions, VGM, BL draft and vessel cut-off.
Follow up on shipment status and proactively resolve operational issues.
Ensure accurate and timely job/file closure and system updates.
Coordinate with the billing team for timely invoicing and documentation.
Maintain proper shipment records and ensure compliance with company SOPs.
Required Skills




Good knowledge of Ocean Import & Export processes.
Understanding of BL, SI, VGM, IGM, DO and customs documentation.
Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
Valuable communication with customers, shipping lines and overseas agents.
Ability to handle multiple shipments and meet deadlines.
Positive knowledge of MS Excel and freight forwarding systems.
Qualification
Graduate in any discipline.
Experience in Freight Forwarding / Shipping / Logistics preferred.

Pay: From ₹25,808.98 per month

Perks:
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Provident Fund

Application Question(s):
How many years of experience do you have in Ocean Import & Export Operations within the Freight Forwarding industry?
Do you have hands-on experience handling end-to-end Ocean Import & Export shipments, including BL, SI, VGM, IGM, DO and customs documentation?
Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice Period
Are you comfortable with Chennai Location?

Experience:
Ocean Freight Export and Import Operations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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