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Senior Executive/Assistant Manager – Documentation, Logistics

  • On-site
    • Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Logistics

This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956.

Job description

·       Manage and open import shipment files based on pre-alerts received.

·       Prepare and send Cargo Arrival Notices (CANs) with accurate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) details to importers.

·       Coordinate Electronic Delivery Orders (E-DOs) with importers / Customs House Agents (CHAs) to ensure smooth cargo collection.

·       Prepare sales invoices, coordinate customer approvals, and provide hard copies where required.

·       Process and record supplier invoices and submit payment/remittance documents to our Accounts team.

·       Maintain and upload complete shipment documentation in our documentation and operations system.

·       File Import General Manifests (IGMs) and submit House Bills of Lading (HBLs) in accordance with shipping line requirements.

·       Coordinate with shipping lines, container freight stations (CFS), CHAs, consignees, customers, GAC offices, and other stakeholders to complete documentation and shipment formalities.

·       Monitor shipment progress, update Daily Status Reports (DSRs), and provide timely updates to customers.

·       Review shipment costs and revenue, ensure all documentation is complete, and close jobs within defined timelines.

·       Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of all import documentation and operational activities.

 

Job requirements

  1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field.

  2.  Experience: 4-5 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, specifically in ocean freight operations, documentation, and customer service.

  1. Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of shipping documents, import procedures, customs coordination, and cargo delivery processes.

4.       Technical Skills:

4.1. Knowledge of handling ocean freight shipments.

4.2. Good written and verbal English communication skills.

4.3. Experience handling door-delivery shipments.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously

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