Job Description

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire freight forwarding operations, including Air and Sea Freight, Import and Export, and Customs processes. This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure operational excellence, drive business growth, and maintain the highest standards of service and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all

Air and Sea Freight

activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance with local and international shipping regulations. Manage

Import/Export operations

, including

LCL and FCL shipments

, documentation, and customs clearance. Supervise

customs declaration processes

, ensuring accuracy and adherence to all permit and regulatory requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, regional partners, and global agents to support sales pipelines and long-term business growth. Monitor and analyze

customer satisfaction results

and

KPI performance

to drive service improvement initiatives. Negotiate and evaluate service providers, ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements. Lead and motivate teams to achieve

operational and financial performance targets

. Review operational and sales reports to measure productivity and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Minimum

5 years of experience

in the

Freight Forwarding industry

. Minimum

3-5 years in a managerial role

overseeing logistics operations. In-depth knowledge of

Air & Sea Freight

,

Import/Export procedures

,

Customs Declaration

,

LCL/FCL

, and

permits

. Strong understanding of

international trade regulations

and

customs compliance

. Excellent

leadership

,

negotiation

,

communication

, and

analytical

skills. Proven ability to develop strategies, identify operational gaps, and implement effective action plans. Results-driven, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. A collaborative team player who fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Experience:

Air Freight Export: 5 years (Preferred) Sea freight - LCL Import/Export: 5 years (Preferred) Sea Freight - FCL Import/Export: 5 years (Preferred) Air Freight Import: 5 years (Preferred) Cross Country Shipments handling: 3 years (Preferred) ship spares logistics: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person