About the job

Key Responsibilities:

Container Placement & Rate Allotment:

• Collect container requirements from the Procurement Team with complete details.
• Float booking requests to forwarders and collect quotations.
• Analyze quotations based on cost, transit time, and other criteria.
• Seek approval from the HOD before finalizing allotments.
• Follow up with forwarders to ensure timely container booking.

Rate Filing & Documentation:

• Fill out basic requirement details in quotation forms.
• Maintain proper documentation by printing and filing received quotations.
• Ensure all rate filing activities comply with company policies.

Container MIS Reporting (Dashboard Management):

• Update the Container Tracking Report, including:
• New Letter of Credit (LC) entries.
• New shipment uploads.
• Red flags and watchlist items.
• Prepare and circulate the Container Dashboard and Benchmark Sheet (Rate Comparison) every Sunday.

Shipment Tracking & Forwarder Coordination:

• Monitor SO for booked shipments and track container dispatch from the port of loading (POL).
• Ensure real-time tracking of container locations, including transshipment updates and ETA/ETD at Vizag & Kolkata.
• Follow up on outstanding bills and ensure timely payments.
• Send repeated reminders for shipments flagged as delayed or critical.
• Resolve operational issues by coordinating between suppliers, forwarders, and the procurement team.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of logistics, container tracking, and freight forwarding processes.
• 2-3 Years in Logistics / Container Tracking.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities to address shipment delays and documentation issues.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and rate comparison.