Senior Operations Executive – Shipping & Logistics

Location:Kochi,Ernakulam

Qualification:Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics,Supply Chain Management,Shipping,Commerce,Business Administration,or a related field

Experience:5–8 Years of Experience in operations,shipping or Logistics.

Salary:As per industry standards.

Experience in ship handling or marine logistics will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily import and export freight forwarding operations, including FCL and LCL shipments.

• Coordinate bookings, documentation, customs clearance, transportation, and cargo movements with shipping lines, vendors, and overseas agents.

• Track shipments from booking to delivery, provide timely customer updates, and resolve operational issues.

• Coordinate with Sales on business handovers and quotations while controlling operational costs and avoiding unnecessary charges.

• Verify vendor invoices, maintain shipment records,



ensure compliance with shipping procedures, and coordinate with Accounts for billing and payments.

• Maintain customer and vendor relationships, prepare operational reports, and provide regular updates to management.

Requirements
• 5–8 years of experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or 3PL logistics operations.

• Positive knowledge of import/export procedures, FCL/LCL shipments, and shipping documentation.

• Experience coordinating with shipping lines, NVOCCs, customs brokers, transporters, and overseas agents.

• Strong vendor coordination, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and logistics/ERP systems.

• Ability to manage multiple shipments, meet tight deadlines, and respond to urgent operational requirements outside normal working hours when necessary.

📌 Senior Operations Executive – Shipping (India)
🏢 advenxa
📍 India