Freight Forwarding Manager (Import & Export)

Metal Recycling Industry

Profile - Freight Forwarding Manager (Import & Export)

Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Commerce, or Engineering.+ Certification/Diploma in Import & Export Management preferred.

Experience- Min 8–15 years of experience in freight forwarding or EXIM operations.Experience handling industrial, bulk, or DG cargo preferred.

Salary - Upto 10 LPA CTC

Location - New Delhi

Job Summary:

The Freight Forwarding Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of import and export logistics operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods across international borders.

Key Responsibilities

Import Operations:

* Manage end-to-end import shipments (sea, air, road).

* Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight agents, CHAs, shipping lines, and transporters.

* Oversee customs clearance documentation such as BL/AWB, Invoice, Packing List, COO, MSDS, BOE, etc.

* Ensure correct HSN classification, duty assessment, and regulatory compliance.

* Handle DG cargo, bulk cargo, project imports, and resolve clearance issues.

Export Operations:

* Manage export logistics from factory to destination.

* Plan container stuffing, sealing, and shipping schedules.

* Ensure compliance with export documentation including Shipping Bill, LUT/Bond, COO, Insurance.

* Coordinate with shipping lines and track shipments till delivery.

Freight & Cost Management:

* Negotiate freight rates and contracts.

* Monitor logistics costs and validate freight invoices.

* Control demurrage, detention, and ancillary charges.

* Prepare logistics MIS and cost analysis reports.

Compliance & Documentation:

* Ensure adherence to Customs Act, DGFT, FEMA, GST, and EXIM Policy.

* Maintain records for audits and inspections.

* Stay updated on regulatory changes.

Stakeholder Coordination:

* Coordinate with CHAs, ports, CFS, transporters, and internal teams.

* Support finance team with landed cost and reconciliations.

* Escalate and resolve operational bottlenecks.

Process Improvement & Team Management:

* Develop SOPs for import/export.

* Drive process optimization initiatives.

* Manage and mentor logistics staff.

* Support ERP/SAP-based logistics systems.

Key Skills

* Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and customs operations.

* Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

* Proficiency in SAP/ERP and MS Excel.

* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

KPIs:

* On-time shipment clearance and delivery.

* Reduction in logistics cost and delays.

* Compliance and audit performance.

Coordinate With

DCS Group

Email - hr@indiadcs.in

6375367126 (Call & whatsApp)

Calling Time - 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

WhatsApp Timing - 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• How Many Years of experience in freight forwarding or EXIM operations.Experience handling industrial, bulk, or DG cargo preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Freight forwarding or EXIM operations: 8 years (Required)
• import and export logistics operations: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person