Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Handling and monitoring import/export shipments in containers/tankers/vessels for Indian & third country execution in compliance with contractual requirements/conditions.
• Knowledge of statutory compliances in India related to logistics & execution related to Bulk Oil operations
• Good knowledge of process, controls & commercial activities related to Bulk Edible Oil operations.
• Working knowledge of import of edible oil including duty structure, payment using scrips, customs clearance, availing benefits under preferential origins etc
• Aware of shipping line, customs formalities & logistical procedure for export of container shipment.
• Freight negotiation & booking of containers via inttra
• Accurate and timely co-ordination with shipper, buyer, overseas offices, internal teams, shipping line, handling agent, supervision agency and other parties involved in shipment.
• Be aware of and avoid cost and consequences related non-accomplishment of shipment deadline and contractual period.
• Working on Letters of credit - Letter of credit to be checked and verified in accordance with contractual terms and conditions followed by issuance & presentation of documents well within time.
• Checking and/or preparation of shipping documents; presenting them for payments as per contractual terms
• Putting the required party on contractual notices as per FOSFA clauses.
• Handle claims & insurance matters related to the shipments.
• Managing Position & Allocations.
• Tracking container movement of commodities preferably
• Preparation of weekly reports and updating accurate data in working system as well as in shipment files.
• Daily reporting / status updates of shipments under various contracts, stock positions and high-lighting potential delays or defaults.
• Dedicated and to work as per the requirement of Job / shipment, time should not be a barrier.

Skills & competencies /Specific knowledge/ Abilities Required

• Should be proactive in order to avoid any issue in the shipment. Should be able to take the ownership of the work entrusted & work as a team member.
• Polite and able to develop positive rapport with overseas offices, shippers, buyers, service providers.
• Effective in written & verbal communication. Should be able to work under immense pressure.
• Good, crisp and polite in written & oral communication. Knowledge on handling LC shipments, knowledge on sanction list trades & import licenses for destination port.