About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Sr. Executive Assistant/ Deputy Manager, Ocean Operations Manager who leads from the front. This is a working role — you’ll manage shipments, solve problems in real time, and guide the team by example. If you’ve lived in ocean freight forwarding and know how to keep cargo moving when things go sideways, this one’s for you.

Working Location -Chennai

What You’ll Do

- Execute and oversee ocean freight shipments (FCL/LCL, import & export)- India and overseas
- Handle complex or high-risk shipments and day-to-day escalations
- Maintain solid relationships with ocean carriers, NVOCC partners, and overseas agents
- Negotiate ocean freight rates, service contracts, and space allocation
- Manage bookings, carrier coordination, and shipment tracking
- Review and approve bookings, rate confirmations, and critical documentation
- Review and release ocean documentation (B/Ls, AMS, ISF, export filings)




- Work directly with carriers, NVOCCs, overseas agents, shippers, custom brokers
- Proactively manage demurrage and detention exposure
- Support customers with clear, timely communication when issues arise
- Train, guide, and support the ocean operations staff
- Support sales and customer service with pricing input, routings, and customer solutions
- What We’re Looking For

- 3+ years of hands-on ocean freight forwarding experience
- Strong knowledge of FCL/LCL operations and trade documentation
- Experience with AMS, ISF, and B/L management
- Comfortable juggling multiple shipments and deadlines
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, prioritise, and make fast decisions
- Strong communication skills and a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset

- Please share relvent CVs to [email protected]

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