Freight Forwarding Executive- Documentation

Liladhar Pasoo; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Liladhar Pasoo in Mumbai seeks an experienced export documentation lead to manage end-to-end export documentation and head the documentation team. You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant shipment processing.

You will supervise the team, coordinate with shipping lines and customers, maintain SOPs, and drive continuous improvement in documentation workflows to support international trade. The role requires a hands-on leader who can handle discrepancies, audits, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years experience in freight forwarding/export documentation.
• Strong knowledge of export procedures, Incoterms and compliance.
• Minimum 2-3 years in team handling role.
• Ability to lead documentation processes (BLs, invoices, SI).
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the export documentation team
• Prepare and verify documents
• Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations
• Handle discrepancies, delays, and customer escalations
• Maintain SOPs and improve documentation processes
• Supervise and guide junior staff
• Maintain documentation records for audits

Skills

Export documentation

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing end-to-end export documentation and leading the documentation team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant shipment processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the export documentation team
• Prepare and verify documents
• Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations
• Handle discrepancies, delays, and customer escalations
• Maintain SOPs and improve documentation processes
• Supervise and guide junior staff
• Maintain documentation records for audits

Requirements:

• 2 - 6 years experience in freight forwarding/export documentation
• Strong knowledge of export procedures & Incoterms & compliance
• Minimum 2–3 years in team handling role
• Ability to lead documentation processes (BLs, invoices, SI)
• Good communication and leadership skills