Assistant Manager [Ocean Operations]

About the Company:

Balmer Lawrie, a Miniratna-1 Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, is a professionally managed, multi-location, and multi-business diversified conglomerate having presence in manufacturing as well as services sectors, with a consistent track record of growth and profitability. High standards of customer service, innovative outlook and dedicated human resources have enabled the Organization to achieve leadership position in many of its businesses.

Products and Services:

The Company operates in various business segments through its Strategic Business Units [SBUs] and Joint Venture Companies [JVCs]. It is the market leader in Industrial Steel Barrels, Greases & Specialty Lubricants, Corporate Travel and Logistics Services. It also has a significant presence in most other businesses it operates in, namely, Logistics Infrastructure, Cold Chain, Chemicals and Refinery & Oil Field Services [ROFS]. The Company has eight SBUs - Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, Chemicals, Travel & Vacations, Logistics Infrastructure, Logistics Services, Cold Chain and Refinery & Oil Field Services [ROFS] with offices spread across the country and abroad.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria (as of 19 December 2025):

• 2 years of essential experience for Full Time Engineering Graduate or 2 years’ MBA or Post Graduate Degree / Diploma# in Management
• 4 years of essential experience for Full Time Graduate (10+2+3)

For more details on the criteria, please refer to the official job advertisement on our website.

SBU/Function/Vertical:

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with suppliers, shipping lines, overseas agents, clearing agents, and transporters to ensure timely clearance and movement of goods.
2. Provide competitive rates and quotations to clients; manage all procedures including Pre-alerts, bookings, job opening, VGM, Shipping Instructions (S.I.), draft Bill of Lading (BL), TR, and IGM submissions, agent remittances, and delivery order process.
3. Oversee the complete cycle of export and import shipments via sea and air, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely payment realization in the company’s account.
4. Ensure smooth execution of internal procedures, including transportation logistics, documentation, and coordination with various internal stakeholders.
5. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, NVOCCs, co-loaders, IATAs, CHAs, and transporters to ensure effective pricing, space availability, and operational efficiency.
6. Coordinate with shipping lines and agents to procure competitive air and sea freight rates for both import and export shipments.
7. Conduct market analysis and prepare monthly rate sheets and sales inquiry reports to support business development.
8. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements related to logistics operations, documentation, and reporting.
9. Perform any other task assigned time to time.

Last Date of Application: 19 December 2025

Application Link: https://www.balmerlawrie.com/careers/current-openings