Senior manager - shipping and logistics

Opening for Sr. Manager - Shipping & Logistics with minimum 12–15 years of experience in shipping & logistics for an export house, preferably in Home textiles or apparel manufacturing.

Location - Gurgaon

Salary Upto 12 LPA

Job Purpose :

To oversee and manage the shipping and logistics operations for export consignments, ensuring timely dispatch, documentation accuracy, cost efficiency, and compliance with international trade norms and buyer requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee the end-to-end export shipping process from order confirmation to final delivery.

Ensure timely preparation and submission of export documents (Invoice, Packing List, BL, COO, Form A, etc.).

Liaise with CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and transporters for booking, container planning, and shipment tracking. Negotiate logistics contracts and monitor service quality and performance of vendors.

Ensure compliance with export regulations, LC terms, and buyer documentation requirements.

Ensure compliance with customs, DGFT, export-import policies, and EDI procedures.

Ensure adherence to company SOPs and export compliance norms.

Plan container utilization and coordinate with the production and warehouse teams for dispatch readiness.

Maintain strong coordination with internal departments – production, merchandising, accounts, and quality.

Maintain MIS on shipping performance, freight cost analysis, and delivery timelines.

Key Skills & Competencies :

In-depth knowledge of export documentation, shipping procedures.

Strong exposure to international shipping, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and export documentation.

Strong understanding of textile / apparel export logistics.

Good negotiation and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders.

Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems (SAP / WFX / Navision / Tally ERP), and online shipping portals.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Leadership and team management skills.