Freight Forwarding Jobs in Kolkata

About the Job Person should be with Good Communication and Sound knowledge in Excel. Job Description of Executive / Sr. Executive Purchase specially Imports activities. Preferred Industries: FMCG / Writing Instrument Industries Qualification: Degree or diploma in International business and SAP Knowledge Experience: 4 5 Years of Import Functions Age: Around 30 Key Requirements Placing Raw Material order enquiry to the overseas supplier / obtaining Proforma Invoice and issuing Purchase Order to them. Enquiring rates with forwarders, negotiating the rates and finalise the Nomination for each shipment and communicating the same to supplier. Following up with the Suppliers for timely shipments. Checking of Draft shipping documents and finalising the same. Checking and confirming the Bill of Lading. Checking and confirming the FTA certificate, wherever applicable. Issuing the insurance certificate for all FOB and C&F shipments. Forwarding all the documents to CHA for customs clearance purpose. Getting Checklist from CHA, checking and approving it for filing BOE. Keep a track of the vessel arrival. For CIF shipments, arranging payment of the Shipping Line Bills. Following up for BOE and arrange for the duty payment from Accounts dept. Coordinating for Way Bill from Accounts and sending it to CHA. Upon delivery of the Material, making costing Purchase Order for Accounts dept. Checking and approving Bills of FA and CHA, submitting to accounts Dept. and follow up for payment. All Bank related correspondence related to Imports. In make Letter of Credit applications wherever applicable, sending to Bank and getting swift copies and sending to supplier. Preparing various MIS Monthly Fund requirements, Shipment Status, Clearance status, Pending Order status. Preparing Payment documents of suppliers, following up with Accounts Dept. for sending it to Bank. Following up with the Bank for payment, getting Swift from Bank, sending to supplier and getting confirmation of receipt of payment from supplier. Payment due date monitoring for all locations and obtaining monthly updated O/S list. Submission of BOE to Banks. Taking active role for smooth functioning of SAP system for Imports Function. Taking active role for smooth functioning of BPR system for Imports. Exploring new Clearing Agents and Forwarding Agents for better rates and services. Follow up for the new product requirements from time to time. Documentation and import procedure for Capital goods and other finished goods.

About the Job Qualification: MBA/PGDM from a recognized University Experience: 10 years of Relevant Experience Preferred Industries: Stationery, FMCG, Consumer No of vacancies: 1 Reporting: Kolkata (HO) Gender: Male preferred Criteria Required Planning and executing marketing strategies to promote a company's products and services in foreign markets. To ensure participation in international marketing tools such as Expo, Fair. Conduct market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape in international markets. Build and plan the short and long-term marketing strategy for the region and take charge of executing it on the ground. Should have good knowledge about the Latin American Market. Benchmarking competition and ensure mark to market performance. Extensive traveling experience required. Key Requirements Develop Sales Strategy for the Latin American markets. Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects. Develop the distribution network, identify buyers, negotiate and finalize business contracts. Build and develop market intelligence for each country. Being aware of Exports related documentation and regulatory compliances. Managing the team and overall budgets. Attend all social, industry, and business networking events in the region on behalf of the company. Qualification : MBA/PGDM from a recognized University

Position: Senior Manager Network Sort Centre Location: Kolkata Department: Operations Experience Required: 5 7 Years About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Senior Manager Network Sort Centre to oversee the efficient operations of our sort center network in Kolkata. This role is pivotal in ensuring high standards in productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving warehouse process optimization and team performance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in warehouse/sort center operations, team leadership, and logistics management, with a strong preference for experience in e-commerce or automation-heavy environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage sort center operations to ensure peak efficiency and high levels of customer satisfaction. Develop and optimize warehouse systems by analyzing storage requirements, inventory flow, equipment utilization, gate processes, and shipping methods. Establish operational goals and KPIs; monitor and manage performance to meet or exceed targets. Train, mentor, and lead warehouse teams to resolve day-to-day issues and drive operational excellence. Oversee inventory control and logistics, ensuring smooth coordination between inbound, storage, and outbound processes. Design workflow, space allocation, and equipment layout to support volume scalability and efficiency. Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-regulated work environment by enforcing SOPs and adhering to legal and safety standards. Daily Responsibilities: Supervise daily warehouse functions including inventory management, floor productivity, shipping, quality control, and customer service. Schedule and allocate manpower to meet daily fulfillment demands while minimizing overtime and maintaining output quality. Conduct regular inspections and manage the upkeep of warehouse equipment and tools. Collaborate with warehouse leads to assess productivity and loss prevention, and implement actionable improvement plans. Oversee end-to-end logistics operations, coordinating with transportation partners (including drivers and air carriers) to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. What You Bring: 5 7 years of experience in warehouse or sort center management, preferably in e-commerce or logistics. Strong leadership and operational planning skills. Experience in sort center automation and process optimization. Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver results under high-pressure environments. Solid understanding of inventory systems, WMS, and logistics coordination. MBA from a Tier 1 B-School is highly preferred. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Qualification : MBA from a Tier 1 B-School is highly preferred