Manager - Ocean Export Operatons - Freight Forwarding
DP World · dpworld.com
IndiaOn-siteLead / Manager
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The job in short
Ocean export operations manager for freight forwarding.
Compliance
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
- Location as listed
- India
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Ocean Export Operations
• Oversee end-to-end ocean export shipments, from booking and documentation to vessel departure and shipment closure.
• Manage booking confirmations, container planning, shipping instructions, VGM submissions, and shipping line coordination.
• Monitor shipment milestones, vessel schedules, cut-offs, and documentation timelines.
• Ensure timely coordination with customs brokers, transporters, shipping lines, overseas agents, and internal teams.
• Proactively resolve operational delays, shipment exceptions, and documentation discrepancies.
Team & Performance Management
• Manage and guide the ocean export operations team, ensuring productivity and adherence to defined SLAs.
• Monitor operational KPIs, shipment volumes, turnaround times, and service quality.
• Allocate workloads, review team performance, and drive process standardization.
• Support team development, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Maintain strong customer relationships through timely communication and effective issue resolution.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, and overseas agents to ensure seamless shipment execution.
• Handle escalations and ensure prompt resolution of customer complaints.
• Drive customer satisfaction through consistent service delivery and adherence to customer SOPs.
Compliance & Cost Management
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, customs regulations, and internal operating procedures.
• Monitor detention, demurrage, and other avoidable operational costs.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipment documentation, system updates, and billing inputs.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve service quality and cost effectiveness.