Team Lead-Global Transportation Planning

Nouryon is seeking a Team Lead-Global Transportation Planning in New Delhi, India. The role involves managing ocean freight bookings, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining vendor relationships. Key responsibilities include evaluating shipping routes, monitoring orders, and generating performance reports. The position is full-time with a salary range of ₹4.2M–₹8.4M annually.
Job Description

As Team Lead-Global Transportation Planning at Nouryon, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the ocean freight booking processes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• Coordinate and secure ocean freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping routes and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ocean Freight Booking:
• Coordinate and secure ocean freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping routes and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.
2. Shipment Coordination:
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as procurement, sales, and warehouse, to gather shipment requirements and ensure accurate documentation for booking.
• Monitor open orders report, assuring they are booked timely, providing timely updates to team member and stakeholders.
• Resolve any issues or delays that occur during the booking process.
3. Vendor Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.
• Evaluate carrier performance, providing input to management on any service-related concerns.
4. Data Management and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of all ocean freight bookings, including shipment details, costs, and transit times.
• Generate and analyze reports on shipment performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Utilize logistics software and tools to manage and track shipments.
5. Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to customs regulations, import/export requirements, and other relevant international trade laws.
• Prepare and review necessary documentation to enable booking execution.
6. Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ocean freight booking process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in ocean freight logistics.