Cogoport

Head Domestic Freight Forwarding

Quick Overview

12 - 14 Years

Skills and expertise you’ll require

Freight

Domestoc freight

Roles and Responsibilities

Cogoport Story
Do you prefer to get speeding tickets or parking tickets?
Because at Cogoport we are speeding ahead to do something remarkable for the world. We are trying to solve the Trade Knowledge and Execution Gap, which is currently widening and preventing trade to the tune of $3.4 trillion annually. This Gap has enormous economic as well as human impact and disproportionately hits small and medium businesses globally.
The team at Cogoport is working on developing a new category, the Global Trade Platform, that helps companies discover and connect with appropriate trade partners, optimize shipping and logistics options and costs, and improve cash management and cash flow.
Cogoport is currently in hypergrowth mode. We are proud to have been named an Asia-Pacific High-Growth Company by the Financial Times and an Indian Growth Champion by the Economic Times. We are aiming to reach an annualized revenue of $1 billion (7700 Crores INR)  by this summer and are hiring over 500 additional employees. We are currently hiring in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai and Bangalore.
Cogoport Culture: We have two core values at Cogoport—Intrapreneurship and Customer-centricity. If you share these values and are a hard worker who is willing to take risks (and occasionally get a speeding ticket), you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions with Cogoport.
Cogoport Leadership
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Life at Cogoport :It’s rare to be able to join a company that can give you the resources, support and technology you need to break new ground and see your ideas come to life. You’ll be surrounded by some of the smartest engineers and commercial specialists in India and the Asia Pacific Region.
With huge growth and the right entrepreneurial mindset, comes huge opportunities! So, wherever you join us, you’ll be able to dream, deliver better and brighter solutions, and speed ahead with the possibility to propel your career forward in endless directions as our company continues to grow and expand.
For more insights about the company:  https://cogoport.com/about
Why Cogoport?
International Trade can be complicated at times and every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. When we simplify international trade, it empowers and affects every human being on the face of this earth. Seven billion people - one common problem.
As a part of the Supply  team at Cogoport, you will get an opportunity to be a part of an industry-wide revolution in the world of shipping and logistics by collaborating with other brilliant minds to resolve real-world on-ground challenges. You will have a direct impact on the revenue and profitability growth of the organization.
Areas of Impact for you
As a Freight forwarder offer expert advice to the exporter on various logistics-related expenses (such as freight expenses, port expenses, consular fees, documentation costs, insurance fees, cost of merchandise, custom clearance and charges) incurred during the process of exports.
Consider the perishable nature of the goods, transit cost, time, and safety of the goods to suggest the best possible route for the shipment to the exporter.
Arrange the booking of cargo space on ship, plane, train, or truck.
Coordinate the insurance of the goods and do the necessary follow-up in case of anything.
Oversee the transportation of the cargo and its packing and loading into the carrier.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree
12+ years of experience in a similar industry and Freight Forwarding
Teamwork and an aptitude for coordinating your work with others
attention to detail
the ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Problem Solver

LATEST FUNDING

Series B

LOCATIONS

Mumbai

EMPLOYEES

501-1000

DOMAIN

Logistics

ESTABLISHED

2016

WEBSITE

VISIT URL

Perks

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Office Locations

Mumbai