Assistant Manager / Manager – Ocean Freight

Galaxy Freight Pvt. Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Freight Pvt. Limited is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager / Manager – Ocean Freight to manage end-to-end ocean freight shipments for Import & Export.

The role requires negotiating rates with shipping lines, coordinating with customers and agents, and ensuring timely cargo movement with strict adherence to SOPs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong operational and pricing expertise, effective leadership, and the ability to drive profitability while maintaining service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Ocean Freight Operations and Pricing (freight forwarding/logistics).
• Strong knowledge of shipping line tariffs, rate structures, and Incoterms.
• Ability to negotiate competitive rates and manage customer pricing.
• Good communication, coordination, and team-handling skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and email handling.

Responsibilities

• Handle pricing, rate procurement, and negotiations with shipping lines, co-loaders, and overseas agents.
• Prepare and share competitive freight quotations with customers within defined TAT.
• Monitor cost control, profitability, and margin adherence for shipments.
• Coordinate booking arrangements with shipping lines and ensure timely confirmations.
• Plan vessel schedules in line with customer requirements and rate validity.
• Oversee end-to-end Ocean Freight operations for Import & Export.
• Prepare and review documentation including BL (MBL/HBL), SI, DO, and related import/export documents.
• Coordinate with customers, shipping lines, CHA, transporters, and overseas agents for smooth execution.
• Ensure timely cargo movement, shipment tracking, and proactive follow-ups.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, billing, and maintenance of shipment records.
• Handle customer escalations and ensure service quality and turnaround time adherence.
• Supervise and guide the operations team, ensuring compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Ocean Freight Operations

Pricing & Rate Negotiation

Tariffs & Incoterms

Communication & Coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Manager / Manager – Ocean Freight

We are seeking an experienced and result-driven professional for the role of Assistant Manager / Manager – Ocean Freight to manage end-to-end ocean freight shipments. The role involves handling import/export shipments, negotiating rates, co-ordinating with customers and shipping lines, and ensuring smooth cargo movement. The ideal candidate should possess strong operational and pricing expertise along with leadership capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in Ocean Freight Operations and Pricing (freight forwarding/logistics).
• Strong knowledge of shipping line tariffs, rate structures, and Incoterms.
• Ability to negotiate competitive rates and manage customer pricing.
• Good communication, coordination, and team-handling skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and email handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle pricing, rate procurement, and negotiations with shipping lines, co-loaders, and overseas agents.
• Prepare and share competitive freight quotations with customers within defined TAT.
• Monitor cost control, profitability, and margin adherence for shipments.
• Coordinate booking arrangements with shipping lines and ensure timely confirmations.
• Plan vessel schedules in line with customer requirements and rate validity.
• Oversee end-to-end Ocean Freight operations for Import & Export.
• Prepare and review documentation including BL (MBL/HBL), SI, DO, and related import/export documents.
• Coordinate with customers, shipping lines, CHA, transporters, and overseas agents for smooth execution.
• Ensure timely cargo movement, shipment tracking, and proactive follow-ups.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, billing, and maintenance of shipment records.
• Handle customer escalations and ensure service quality and turnaround time adherence.
• Supervise and guide the operations team, ensuring compliance with SOPs.