Shipping Head / Head Export Logistics & Shipping

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Shipping Execution

• Oversee

  entire export shipping cycle

  from factory loading to final BL issuance.
• Plan and schedule container dispatches in coordination with the

  factory, purchase, and warehouse

  teams.
• Coordinate with

  shipping lines, CHA, transporters, and freight forwarders

  for smooth cargo movement and customs clearance.
• Ensure

  accurate container stuffing, sealing, and documentation

  as per order and destination requirements.
• Verify and approve

  shipping instructions, draft BLs, invoices, and packing lists

  before submission.
• Track each shipment through

  vessel cut-offs, sailing, and BL release

  .
• Maintain shipment trackers, status updates, and ensure all timelines are met.
  

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead the

  shipping and documentation team

  , ensuring discipline, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Negotiate

  freight rates and vessel space

  with forwarders and shipping lines.
• Ensure proper coordination with CHA and transporters for customs clearance and timely gate-in.
  
• Review and approve

  freight invoices, debit/credit notes, and vendor payments

  .

Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor and control

  detention, demurrage, and freight cost efficiency

  .
• Maintain MIS reports on freight rates, shipment performance, and vendor evaluation.
  
• Resolve any operational issues and ensure

  zero delays in dispatch or documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Education:

  Graduate / Postgraduate in Commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Trade.

• Experience:

  8–15 years in export shipping/logistics, with minimum 3 years in a senior/lead role.

• Industry Preference:

  Export houses, FMCG trading companies, or freight forwarding firms.

• Must Have:

  Proven experience managing

  factory-to-BL operations

  .

Core Skills

• End-to-end export operations (factory loading BL issuance)
  
• CHA & shipping line coordination
  
• Container booking & vessel planning
  
• Freight negotiation and cost management
  
• Export documentation accuracy (Invoice, PL, SI, BL)
  
• Leadership, multitasking, and problem-solving
  
• MS Excel / Google Sheets proficiency
  

Traits & Work Style

• Hands-on, proactive, and process-driven
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  
• Calm under pressure and tight deadlines
  
• Detail-oriented with ownership mindset
  
• Excellent follow-up and vendor coordination