Freight Forwarder

About the Company

GBS Impex Hyderabad is part of the Ghanshyamdas Group, a business house founded in 1975 by Balkishan Agarwal. The group began in jewelry and later expanded into multiple ventures. GBS Impex started in 2016 as a subsidiary and has grown into a merchant export company handling a broad FMCG portfolio across global markets. The company exports Indian branded FMCG products worldwide and brings international FMCG brands into India.

With a strong global supply chain setup and an international operating framework, the company focuses on delivering authentic products sourced from India. Its portfolio includes well-known names such as Ferrero, Unilever, P&G, Nivea, Mars, and others. The organization emphasizes dependable logistics, quality, and customer satisfaction in cross-border trade.

Role Overview

This position is for an export logistics and freight forwarding professional who will manage international shipments end to end. The role centers on coordinating export movement efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with all trade and customs requirements.

Key Responsibilities

You will oversee the full export process, beginning with customer order handling and coordination with the sales team. The job includes arranging cargo bookings with shipping lines, airlines, and freight partners, while ensuring all movements are planned and executed smoothly.

You will also prepare, check, and manage export paperwork such as commercial invoices, packing lists, shipping bills, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other regulatory documents. In addition, you will work closely with transporters, customs brokers, warehouses, shipping lines, overseas agents, and customers to keep cargo flowing without delays.

Tracking shipment schedules, monitoring containers, resolving operational issues, and sharing timely status updates with customers are all part of the role. You must also maintain compliance with international trade rules, customs processes, Incoterms, and company procedures while ensuring accuracy in every transaction.

The position further involves negotiating freight prices, finding ways to reduce logistics costs, reviewing carrier performance, and building strong working relationships with logistics partners. You will coordinate with sales, finance, procurement, and warehouse teams to support customer commitments and business targets.

Another important part of the role is handling freight-related invoices, ensuring timely payment processing, and keeping shipment records organized and accurate. Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities are needed to manage multiple shipments and work effectively under pressure.

Eligibility

Candidates with any graduate qualification may apply for this role.

Skills and Competencies

The right candidate should be comfortable handling export operations, freight coordination, documentation, customs compliance, shipment tracking, and partner management. The role also calls for cost negotiation, coordination across departments, and the ability to manage several shipments at once with accuracy and speed.

Additional Information

This role is focused on ensuring reliable international logistics operations that support customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall business growth.