Walk-in || Senior Executive Ocean Operations

Position Overview

The Senior Executive - Ocean Operations will play a critical role in managing end-to-end ocean freight shipments, primarily on the Asia trade lane. This role includes complete shipment coordination, documentation handling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support John Deeres growing logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Shipment Management:

• Handle full lifecycle of ocean shipments from booking, scheduling, and carrier coordination to delivery follow-up.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is accurate, compliant, and completed in a timely manner (e.g., B/L, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin).
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively address delays or issues.

2. Asia Trade Lane Ownership:

• Focus on shipments originating from or destined to Asia.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders for optimal routing and cost efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trade regulations and logistics requirements in key Asian markets.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:

• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, planning, finance, etc.) to ensure alignment on shipping timelines and documentation needs.
• Act as a point of contact for internal queries related to ocean operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: 5-10 years of experience in ocean freight operations, preferably with Asia trade lanes.

Knowledge of:

• International trade documentation
• Ocean shipping procedures and Incoterms
• Freight forwarder and carrier operations
• Preferential and non-preferential certificate
• Export FCL and LCL shipment