Freight Forwarding Executive -Import

Master Marine Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Marine Services in Mumbai seeks an experienced Import Documentation Specialist to manage end-to-end import sea freight documentation and shipment coordination. You will liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and port agents to ensure accurate documentation and timely delivery.

The role requires 34 years of import documentation experience, deep knowledge of port procedures, and excellent coordination and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 34 years of experience in import documentation, preferably in sea freight and freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, and port operations.
• Experience coordinating with freight forwarders, port loading agents, consignees, and transporters.
• Excellent follow-up, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end import sea freight documentation and shipment coordination.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and port loading agents for shipment status and documentation.
• Liaise with consignees regarding shipment details, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with transporters and delivery agents to ensure timely cargo delivery.
• Follow up with shipping lines, agents, and consignees for Delivery Orders (DO) and other import documents.
• Handle payment follow-ups with customers and coordinate with the accounts team for timely payment collection and shipment release.
• Prepare and verify Bills of Lading, invoices, arrival notices, Delivery Orders, and other relevant shipping documents.
• Track shipments and resolve documentation, delivery, and coordination-related issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure timely completion of import procedures.

Skills

Import documentation

Sea freight coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Tools

MS Excel

Documentation systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities - Prefer only freight forwarding experience candidate.

Handle end-to-end import sea freight documentation and shipment coordination.

Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and port loading agents for shipment status and documentation.

Liaise with consignees regarding shipment details, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.

Coordinate with transporters and delivery agents to ensure timely cargo delivery.

Follow up with shipping lines, agents, and consignees for Delivery Orders (DO) and other import documents.

Handle payment follow-ups with customers and coordinate with the accounts team for timely payment collection and shipment release.

Prepare and verify Bills of Lading, invoices, arrival notices, Delivery Orders, and other relevant shipping documents.

Track shipments and resolve documentation, delivery, and coordination-related issues.

Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure timely completion of import procedures.

Key Requirements

34 years of experience in import documentation, preferably in sea freight and freight forwarding.

Good knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, and port operations.

Experience coordinating with freight forwarders, port loading agents, consignees, and transporters.

Strong follow-up, communication, and coordination skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel and documentation systems.