Shipment Classification Agent

Aliases: Classification Executive

Industry/Sector(s): Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Shipment Classification Agent is expected to perform include:

Updating the system with pre-clearance documentation and creating the Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill
Classifying the shipments according to their type and documenting the same

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling are not a part of this job profile
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours a day for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from organization to organization
Overtime maybe required
Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Class X (preferable)
Certified training for Shipment Classification Agent (programme aligned to LSC/Q3029 job released by Logistics Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in operating a computer
Knowledge of HS codes of goods based on customs
Knowledge of import/export controls
Skilled in using the bill generating software

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ¹

Various private and government institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Shipment Classification Agent→ Process Supervisor → Process Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 16,500 to ₹ 35,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Shipping companies
Logistics units

KEYWORDS ¹

Shipment Classification Agent
Classification Executive

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	4132.0403	Shipment Classification Agent
ISCO 2008	4132	Data Entry Clerks
NIC 2008	63114	Providing data entry services
QP Reference	LSC/Q3029	Shipment Classification Agent
NSQF	Level 4	-

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Shipment Classification Agent
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-Executive-Shipping-Desk-for-a-Commodity-Trading-co-in-Mumbai-Talent-Leads-HR-Solutions-Pvt-Ltd-Mumbai-2-to-6-years-271015006958?src=seo_srp&sid=14462718799222&xp=1&qp=shipping%20clerk&srcPage=s
5	http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/logistics-set-for-rapid-growth/54736
6	www.censusindia.gov.in
7	https://www.kpmg.com/DE/de/Documents/Logistics_Game_Changers_Transforming_India_logistics_industry_2013.pdf
8	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/transportation-logistics-2009.pdf

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