MANAGER - IMPORTS

External Job Description

Job Purpose: To manage all aspects of the imports process at Asian Paints raw materials, finished goods, capital equipment etc including customs clearance, logistics, imports cost management etc   Business Responsibility Areas: To manage the entire customs clearance process from arrival of consignment at sea port/ airport till final delivery to APL destination To liaise with the Custom House Agent CHAs appointed by APL to ensure smooth clearance of the consignment and with compliance to all customs regulations To lead initiatives in the area of import cost management and implement innovative ways to optimize handling and reimbursement costs during clearanceTo execute the prompt clearance and dispatch of the containers from the port to the final destination to minimize the detention on the containers To liaise with Corporate Taxation and maintain the correct chapter headings and duty percentages for all imported RMs so that the appropriate duty amounts are paid To engage with Customs officials in cases of any disputes or to discuss issues or improvement areas in clearanceTo evaluate and make use of import duty savings schemes like DFIA, MEIS SHIS etc to avail of savings in customs duties wherever applicableTo partner with the CHAs to evaluate and implement initiatives to make the entire customs clearance process more effective from a cost and time perspective To liaise with the Accounts payable team at SSC to ensure that the payments to the service providers CHAs and freight providers happen in a timely mannerTo ensure that the financial hygiene of the system eg quarterly provisions to be given, reconciliation of stocks at port etc is maintained at all times To look at initiatives in the area of import logistics eg FOB incoterm, multi-modal movement of containers etc  Experience: Essential Around 10 years experience in a reputed organization having import/export operations and with touchpoints with the import/export functions Desired Handling or being closely involved with the customs clearance process for imports/exports