Freight Forwarding Executive- Vadodara

Petroexcel Technology Services; Vadodara; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroexcel Technology Services in Vadodara is seeking a Freight Forwarding Executive to manage ocean import/export pricing, coordinate shipments, and support sales through RFQs. The role involves negotiating with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and co-loaders, and ensuring smooth execution from booking to delivery.

Ideal candidates will have experience in international freight forwarding, strong carrier negotiation skills, and excellent communication to maintain customer relationships and coordinate

Qualifications

• Experience in international freight forwarding and ocean logistics.
• Strong knowledge of carrier negotiations, pricing strategies, RFQ management, customer coordination, and shipment planning.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers for cargo readiness and loading port transportation.
• Liaise with freight forwarders for vessel ETA, plan cargo delivery, and manage BL instructions and invoices.
• Coordinate with customs for clearance and approvals, and with accounts for timely payments.
• Understand freight forwarding terms and conditions.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Ocean logistics

RFQ management

Carrier negotiations

Customer coordination

Shipment planning

Job description

Freight Forwarding Executive
Location: Vadodara

Role Overview:
The role involves handling Ocean Import & Export pricing, negotiating freight rates with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and co-loaders, preparing quotations, managing customer RFQs, coordinating shipments with overseas offices, supporting the sales team, and ensuring seamless shipment execution from booking to final delivery.

Preferred Profile:

• Experience in international freight forwarding and ocean logistics.
• Strong knowledge of carrier negotiations, pricing strategies, RFQ management, customer coordination, and shipment planning.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

• Coordinating with suppliers regarding cargo readiness and ensuring timely transportation from the supplier's factory to the loading port.
• Coordinating with freight forwarders for vessel ETA at the loading port, planning cargo delivery accordingly, monitoring loading operations, preparing and sending Bill of Lading (BL) instructions, reviewing draft BLs, processing freight forwarder invoices, and tracking vessel ETA at the discharge port.
• Coordinating with the internal team for customs clearance and obtaining the necessary customs approvals.
• Coordinating with the accounts team to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Understanding freight forwarding contractual terms and conditions.