Assistant Manager Ocean Exports And Import Operations Chennai (India)

Job Description – Ocean Import & Export Operations

Department: Ocean Freight

Location: Chennai

Experience: 5 Years Minimum

Industry: Freight Forwarding

Job Summary

Responsible for handling end-to-end Ocean Import & Export shipments, ensuring timely documentation, coordination with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, CHA and transporters, and smooth shipment execution.

Key Responsibilities

Handle end-to-end Ocean Import & Export shipment operations.

Coordinate with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, CHA and transporters.

Prepare and verify shipping documents, including BL, SI, Invoice, Packing List and related documents.

Coordinate booking, vessel schedules, shipment tracking, arrival and delivery.

Handle Import DO, IGM, customs clearance and delivery coordination.

Coordinate Export documentation, shipping instructions, VGM, BL draft and vessel cut-off.

Follow up on shipment status and proactively resolve operational issues.

Ensure accurate and timely job/file closure and system updates.

Coordinate with the billing team for timely invoicing and documentation.

Maintain proper shipment records and ensure compliance with company SOPs.

Required Skills

Good knowledge of Ocean Import & Export processes.

Understanding of BL, SI, VGM, IGM, DO and customs documentation.

Strong coordination and follow-up skills.

Valuable communication with customers, shipping lines and overseas agents.

Ability to handle multiple shipments and meet deadlines.

Valuable knowledge of MS Excel and freight forwarding systems.

Qualification

Graduate in any discipline.

Experience in Freight Forwarding / Shipping / Logistics preferred.

Pay: From ₹25,808.98 per month

Perks

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Provident Fund

Application Question(s)

How many years of experience do you have in Ocean Import & Export Operations within the Freight Forwarding industry?

Do you have hands-on experience handling end-to-end Ocean Import & Export shipments, including BL, SI, VGM, IGM, DO and customs documentation?

Current CTC

Expected CTC

Notice Period

Are you comfortable with Chennai Location?

Experience

Ocean Freight Export and Import Operations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person