Manager – Commercial & Shipping

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented manager – commercial & shipping to manage our export shipping operations, commercial coordination, documentation, and logistics activities.

What you’ll do

• Manage end-to-end export shipping operations, including vessel/container bookings and shipment coordination.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, shipping agents, customs, C&F agents and transporters.
• Supervise export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and other export documents.
• Ensure compliance with LC requirements, UCP 600, incoterms and applicable customs/export regulations.
• Review and coordinate LC/documentation requirements with finance and customers.
• Negotiate and monitor freight rates and logistics-related costs.
• Monitor demurrage, detention and other shipping expenses and take corrective action.
• Manage and coordinate TIEP operations, including importation of machinery, raw materials and packing materials under the TIEP scheme.
• Ensure proper TIEP documentation, customs compliance, utilization of concessions, bond/guarantee requirements and timely closure of TIEP-related transactions.
• Coordinate with Sri Lanka customs and other relevant authorities on TIEP matters, approvals, declarations and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with sales, planning, production, QA, warehouse and finance to ensure timely shipments.
• Monitor shipment schedules, documentation deadlines and customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and provide regular management reports and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping efficiency and reduce logistics costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, shipping, international business, business management or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIM or qualifications in shipping, logistics or international trade will be an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of export procedures, shipping documentation, customs, freight forwarding and international trade.
• Sound knowledge of LC, UCP 600, incoterms and export documentation.
• Experience in ERP systems SAP business one will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Sinhala/Tamil will be an advantage.

When applying

Send your detailed CV with names & contact details of two non- related referees to reach us within 7 days. Attractive remuneration packages await for the right candidates.

To apply, send your portfolio and resume.