Import & Logistics Executive – China Sourcing and Shipping
Company: Jaidka Power Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Purchase / Import & Logistics
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Experience: 3–5 years preferred
Industry: Electric Vehicles (EV) / Automobile Manufacturing
1. Job Purpose
To manage end-to-end import logistics of electric vehicle components from China to India, ensuring competitive shipping rates, timely dispatch by Chinese suppliers, productive container utilisation, and cost-effective delivery to the company’s manufacturing facilities.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. International Shipping & Freight Management
* Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers and clearing agents for imports from China to India.
* Obtain and compare freight quotations from multiple shipping and forwarding agents for 40 HQ containers.
* Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates, local charges, documentation fees and other associated logistics costs.
* Select the most economical and reliable shipping options based on total landed logistics cost,
transit time and service quality.
* Track shipping schedules, vessel departures, transshipment, arrival dates and container delivery.
* Maintain a database of freight rates, agent performance and shipping schedules.
B. China Supplier Coordination
* Regularly follow up with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers to ensure components are manufactured, packed and dispatched as per the agreed schedule.
* Coordinate cargo readiness dates with suppliers and shipping agents.
* Ensure timely booking of containers and avoid delays caused by late coordination or documentation.
* Escalate delays, production issues and shipment risks to the management.
C. Import Documentation & Customs Coordination
* Coordinate the preparation and verification of commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and other import documents.
* Liaise with customs brokers and clearing agents to facilitate smooth customs clearance
📌 Import & Logistics Executive – Shipping (Kolkata)
🏢 Jaidka Power Systems
📍 Kolkata
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