Commercial and Shipping Manager

Company: NDC Exports (Pvt) Ltd

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 TIEF operations, including importation of machinery, raw materials and packing materials under the TIEF scheme.
• Ensure proper TIEF documentation, Customs compliance, utilization of concessions, bond/guarantee requirements and timely closure of TIEF-related transactions.
• Coordinate with Sri Lanka Customs and other relevant authorities on TIEF 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 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.

Location: Nedelagammuwa, wadunugammodala.

Apply Now: Send your detailed CV with names & contact details of two non-related references to reach us in 7 days. Attractively remuneration packages await for the right candidates. Apply your portfolio and resume to: manager.hr@cocomate.lk or 0776431783 / 037 2285774