Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage export and import shipping operations to and from multiple countries, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations.
- Coordinate with international clients, suppliers, and carriers to facilitate smooth freight forwarding processes.
- Handle documentation for export and import activities, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and shipping manifests.
- Ensure timely booking and scheduling of shipments with shipping lines and freight carriers.
- Monitor and manage end-to-end shipping operations, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Provide solutions for logistics challenges, including route optimization and cost-effective transportation strategies.
- Maintain strong relationships with customs authorities and ensure adherence to customs clearance regulations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of all shipping transactions and generate reports as required.
Requirements
- Experience: 1-5 years of proven experience in freight forwarding, with a focus on global export and import operations.
- Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of international shipping processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with international clients and stakeholders.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work in midnight shifts (3:30 AM and 6:30 PM) catering to US time zones.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management tools.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple shipments simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in managing shipments for the US market.
- Familiarity with trade regulations and customs procedures for exports/imports.
- Strong understanding of freight pricing and negotiations with shipping lines.
What We Offer
- Competitive package of up to 40 (CTC).
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and globally recognized organization.
- Comprehensive training and development programs to enhance your skills.
- Flexible and collaborative work environment.
Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
1. Global Trade Compliance
- Knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and compliance standards for countries like the USA and Canada.
- Familiarity with INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms).
2. Freight Forwarding Expertise
- Proficiency in managing ocean, air, and multimodal freight operations.
- Experience with freight pricing, route optimization, and carrier negotiations.
- Handling documentation like bills of lading, customs invoices, and packing lists.
3. Customs and Border Procedures
- Expertise in customs clearance processes for imports and exports.
- Knowledge of tariffs, duties, and harmonized system (HS) codes.
- Familiarity with Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for US imports.
4. Shipping and Transport Coordination
- Scheduling shipments, tracking consignments, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Understanding of warehousing and inventory management systems.
5. Documentation Management
- Preparing and verifying export/import documents like
- Commercial invoices
- Certificates of origin
- Letters of credit
- Export declarations (EXIM).
6. Technology Tools
- Experience with logistics software like SAP, Oracle Transportation Management, or Cargo Wise.
- Familiarity with shipment tracking systems and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
Soft Skills
1. Communication Skills
- Clear and professional communication with international clients, carriers, and customs authorities.
- Strong negotiation skills for freight rates and service contracts.
2. Problem-Solving
- Ability to resolve delays, discrepancies in documentation, and shipment issues efficiently.
3. Attention to Detail
- Accuracy in preparing and verifying shipping documents and reports.
4. Time Management
- Efficiently handling multiple shipments across different time zones.
5. Adaptability
- Flexibility to work in rotational shifts to cater to global clients.
Additional Skills (Specific to the USA and Canada)
1. Knowledge of USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
- Understanding its impact on cross-border trade.
2. Regulatory Familiarity
- Compliance with Transport Canada and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
3. Market Expertise
- Understanding key logistics hubs and trade routes between the USA, Canada, and other countries.
4. Client Relationship Management
- Building and maintaining relationships with international clients and suppliers.
Company: Invensis Technologies
Minimum Qualification: Any Graduate
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Invensis Technologies (P) Ltd. #1321, Sarakki Extension 15th Cross, 100 Feet Ring Road, JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Marenahalli, Bangalore - 560 078
Shifts: Midnight shifts (3:30 AM and 6:30 PM) – US Shifts
Compensation: Up to 40 CTC
Shift Details-
- Shift Type: Night
- Working Days: Rotational
Job Disclaimer and Notification
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