Shipping Executive - Gurgaon - (Apparel Industry)

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Logistics Executive to manage end-to-end export logistics operations. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and efficient movement of shipments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and negotiate daily freight rates, arrange quotations, and book vessels & containers
• Track shipments from origin to destination, including container lift-on/lift-out and stuffing
• Monitor export documentation and coordinate with CHAs, forwarders, vendors, and third-party agencies
• Verify freight & transportation invoices and coordinate with Accounts
• Report and track additional local charges
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports
• Develop and update SOPs; handle troubleshooting and ad-hoc logistics tasks
• Conduct periodic vendor and operational visits to ensure smooth workflow

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of export logistics and freight forwarding
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Proficiency in MIS reporting and documentation
• Problem-solving and target-driven mindset
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and handle operational challenges

The Logistics Executive is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end logistics and shipping operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods. The role involves close coordination with internal teams, freight forwarders, CHA, transporters, vendors, and third-party agencies to support smooth export and import operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate ocean freight rates with shipping lines and freight forwarders and arrange competitive quotations as per shipment requirements.
• Provide daily freight rate updates to concerned internal departments.
• Book vessels and containers in line with shipment schedules and customer commitments.
• Track and update daily shipment status in Excel/MIS sheets and circulate updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor container lift-on, lift-off, gate-in, gate-out, and stuffing activities to ensure operational accuracy.
• Supervise daily container stuffing and coordinate with operations teams to avoid delays or discrepancies.
• Monitor the movement of export documents and ensure timely submission to CHA, forwarders, banks, and customers.
• Coordinate with CHA, forwarders, transporters, vendors, and internal operations teams for smooth shipment execution.
• Track shipments from origin until final delivery at destination and resolve transit-related issues.
• Handle coordination for third-party agency certifications, inspections, and related documentation.
• Monitor freight, transportation, and logistics invoices and coordinate with Accounts department, CHA, forwarders, and vendors for verification and payment processing.
• Identify, track, and report additional local charges and cost variations to management.
• Follow up with forwarders for release of Delivery Orders (D.O.), container availability, and booking confirmations.
• Handle troubleshooting situations such as delays, rollovers, documentation issues, port congestion, or operational challenges.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for management review.

Reporting & Documentation

• Conduct periodic reporting of all logistics and shipment-related activities.
• Manage documentation, filing, and record-keeping in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports as required by the Reporting Manager, Directors, or Managing Director.

Ad-hoc & Development Activities

• Assist in ad-hoc logistics and operational activities as assigned.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in periodic logistics-related visits and meetings with vendors, CHA, forwarders, and service providers as required for smooth operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of logistics, shipping, and export/import procedures
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting
• Good negotiation and cost-control abilities
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines

Position: Supervisor - Logistics

Location: Bangalore (Jakkanahalli Cross, T Begur, Nh-4, Nelamangala)

Payroll: Randstad

Candidate Profile

• 2 to 5 years of Experience.

• Excellent communication skills with good Knowledge of Kannada & English. Knowledge of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi will be added advantage.

• Candidate should be from Logistics background with sound understanding of local and interstate Transportation.

• Open to Travel to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, AP, Telanga and Kerala for collection of material.

• Well versed with documentation involved in domestic transportation.

• Understanding of Warehouse operations (Collection, Unloading, Packing, Loading, Dispatch).

• Skills required – problem solving, negotiation

• Computer Knowledge is must

Job description

• Manage contract vehicles and hire vehicles from market for day to day operations.

• Co-ordinate with corporate Logistics team, Customer and collection team for timely execution of orders.

• Responsible for timely packaging and movement of material.

• Meeting with clients/site visit to understand the requirements.

• Prepare route plan as per business requirement.

• Resolve day to day operational challenges.

• SOP Implementation and adherence.

• Maintain and share reports.

Job Title: Freight Broker

Department: Logistics

Location: Mohali

Shift: Night Shift

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

As a Freight Broker, you will be responsible for facilitating the transportation of goods between shippers and carriers. Your role will involve managing logistics, building relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely deliveries. This is an entry-level position ideal for individuals looking to start their careers in logistics and supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

Build Relationships:

Develop and maintain relationships with shippers and carriers to understand their needs and preferences.

Load Matching:

Identify and match available loads with appropriate carriers, considering factors such as capacity, routes, and pricing.

Negotiation:

Negotiate rates and terms with carriers to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining profit margins.

Documentation:

Prepare and manage necessary shipping documents, including bills of lading and contracts.

Track Shipments:

Monitor shipments throughout the transportation process to ensure timely delivery and address any issues that arise.

Customer Service:

Provide excellent customer service by communicating with shippers and carriers, addressing inquiries, and resolving disputes.

Market Research:

Stay informed about market trends, competitor activity, and industry regulations to enhance operational effectiveness.

Database Management:

Maintain accurate records in freight brokerage software and databases.

Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 Proven Experience with OTR, Drayage.

 Proven experience (6+ months) as a Freight Broker, in logistics, or a similar role.

 Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

 Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.

 Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

📢 WE ARE HIRING — Logistics Executive

📍 Location: Amritsar

🧑‍💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

📅 Experience: 6+ Years

**📘 About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Logistics Executive to join our Commercial Operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in freight logistics, international shipping, documentation, and shipment coordination. This role involves managing daily logistics operations, negotiating freight rates, handling documentation, tracking shipments, and coordinating between various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Operations (Primary Duties):

• Update and communicate daily freight rates to the team.
• Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates and prepare quotations.
• Arrange vessel and container bookings and monitor shipments.
• Track export documentation and coordinate with forwarders and CHA.
• Maintain shipment status updates and prepare MIS reports.
• Monitor container stuffing and movement until delivery.
• Coordinate with accounts, vendors, and third-party agencies for invoicing and shipment releases.
• Handle troubleshooting and logistics-related challenges. V

Reporting & Administration:

• Maintain accurate documentation, filing, and records of all logistics activities.
• Prepare periodic logistics reports and support audit requirements.

Ad-hoc & Strategic Activities:

• Support creation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist reporting managers/directors with special logistics projects.
• Participate in vendor and forwarder meetings as needed.

🎯 Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Any Graduate / Diploma.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in logistics, preferably with shipping lines, freight forwarders, or CHAs.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Strong communication, time-management, and reporting skills.
• Excellent documentation and correspondence abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver timely reports. Velvet Jobs
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Position: Logistics Specialist

Experience: 8 - 12 years in logistics and warehouse

Work location: Chennai

• You will be responsible for the inventory management, warehousing and logistics activities associated with the distribution.
• Coordinate end to end Warehouse Operations Inbound, Outbound ,Transportation and 3PL operations
  Drive efficient processes to enhance warehouse operations
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system
• Experience with SAP order to cash process.(MM&SD Module) Excellent spreadsheet modeling skills required.

About the Role: 

As a Solution Design team member, you will be focused on designing solutions for some of the most challenging and exciting problems that we are working to solve in the logistics industry. You will be responsible for understanding the customer's business, supply chain challenges and building practical processes or technologically led solutions for these. This role is varied and fast-paced – constantly adapting to the logistics industry's landscape and business needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Study the customer's supply chain process and build a deeper understanding of industry-specific supply chains, their underlying & fundamental challenges, and build holistic solutions.
• Analyze data to come up with actionable insights.
• Drive implementation of complex engagements.
• Become a knowledge powerhouse within the organization for anything related to logistics.
• Develop holistic business requirements and drive product development while working with the product and technology team. 
• Take ownership of complex projects, work with cross-functional teams and drive the projects to completion. Be accountable for the overall technical excellence and quality of the technical output. 
• Educate and support customers, both pre-and post-sales, helping them with implementation, testing, integrations, and more.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA with 4+ years of solid experience in Logistics.
• Good knowledge of logistics, preferably within Steel, Cement, FMCG, Transportation or related industries.
• Good to have experience working with B2B product-based organizations.
• Ability to understand the processes and cost drivers of customers from different industries.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Self motivated, result - oriented with a bias for speed and action.
• Good verbal, written, social, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-tasking environment and adjust priorities on-the-fly while still focusing on details and being analytical.

• Developing and communicating shipment schedules.
• Liaising with vendors and carrier services to coordinate logistics and timelines.
• Assisting customers and resolving shipment issues and complaints.
• Preparing and maintaining shipment paperwork, records, and digital databases.
• Collect shipping data from various websites/documents and enter in the database system.
• Create spreadsheets with extracted data without mistakes.
• Verify / Analyze data by comparing it to source documents, update existing data
• Performing additional duties as needed.
• Prepare daily reports/summaries and send it to Managers / TLs / Clients etc.
• Good typing/communication skills.