Marine Logistics Specialist

Your Job

We are hiring a Marine Logistics Specialist based in Mumbai to support our high-volume US operations. You will provide end-to-end support for spot bookings, booking amendments, and pre-bookings, proactively monitor carrier notifications and schedule changes, and manage exceptions (rollovers, missed sailings, etc.). This role operates on rotational 9-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM IST and 3:30 AM IST, aligned to business needs.

Our Team

You will join a Marine & Logistics team that supports a global recycled-fiber trading network, working closely with Marine, Sales, Transportation, and Freight Forwarder partners. The team enables timely movement of freight by delivering booking accuracy, space visibility, and fast exception resolution.

What You Will Do

• Ensure spot bookings are executed accurately and within defined timelines to secure space and minimize operational disruption.
• Create and manage pre-bookings to align capacity planning with trading and operational needs.
• Monitor carrier notifications (cut-off changes, vessel delays, receiving-window adjustments) and translate those advisories into clear operational impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functionally (Inside Sales, Transportation, Freight Forwarders, operations) to resolve booking exceptions such as rollovers, missed sailings, and schedule advancements.
• Maintain visibility of space constraints and communicate bookings that could not be secured, including carrier-specific limitations.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between carriers and internal teams to keep booking status aligned and transparent.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect operational changes and improve booking accuracy and response times.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in vessel booking, ocean freight operations, or shipping line coordination.
• Experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven vessel booking environment.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), carrier booking portals, and reporting tools.
• Availability and prior experience working rotational shifts within the 7:00 AM IST - 3:30 AM IST window.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Practical knowledge of export shipping processes and terminology (e.g., what a booking entails, carrier cut-offs).
• Hands-on experience supporting spot booking amendments and handling urgent booking changes.
• Practical understanding of pre-booking timelines and planning to secure capacity.
• Experience working directly with steamship line carriers and freight forwarders.
• Strong coordination, stakeholder communication, and follow-up skills; experience managing multiple priorities and time-sensitive exceptions.

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