Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager - Exports - Consumer Durables (14-20 yrs)

Senior Manager/ DGM Export

Job Description:

We are seeking a role in Exports to lead and manage our Global export operations for a leading Consumer Durables company.

This senior leadership role offers an opportunity to play a key role in driving export strategies, managing financial operations, and ensuring the smooth flow of products across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Global Export Management: Lead and oversee the entire export process, ensuring seamless execution of both pre-shipping and post-shipping activities for all products in the consumer durables category.

- Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all export documentation is complete, accurate, and in compliance with international trade regulations. This includes managing export licenses, customs documentation, and legal agreements.

- Bank & Financial Institution Interaction: Regularly liaise with banks and financial institutions to manage export payments, financial transactions, Letters of Credit (LCs), and other related banking processes.

- Export Incentives & Drawbacks: Manage export incentives, exemptions, and drawbacks under applicable government schemes, ensuring maximum financial benefits and compliance.

- Logistics & Container Planning: Oversee the logistics planning and container management to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of products. This includes working closely with freight forwarders, shipping agents, and other logistics partners.

- CHA Management: Handle Customs House Agent (CHA) coordination, ensuring that all regulatory and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner, and maintaining smooth clearance at ports of entry.

- Agreements & Commercials: Manage commercial agreements, contracts, and negotiation of agency agreements for international distribution, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

Required Qualifications:

- Education: MBA in Finance or Marketing.

- Experience: 15+ years of experience in the FMCD/FMCG industry, with substantial experience in global export management.

- Industry Knowledge: Expertise in managing export operations, documentation, logistics, and compliance within the consumer durables sector.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong experience in global export operations including pre-shipping and post-shipping documentation.

- In-depth knowledge of export finance, including interaction with banks and financial institutions, export incentives, and managing LCs.

- Logistics and container planning experience for efficient product movement.

- Familiarity with CHA management and international customs compliance.

- Ability to manage commercial contracts and agency agreements in global markets.

- Strong negotiation and communication skills to interact with international clients, stakeholders, and service providers.

Personal Attributes:

- Excellent leadership and management skills.

- Strong strategic and decision-making abilities.

- Detail-oriented with a focus on regulatory compliance and financial optimization.

- Ability to manage complex and multifaceted export operations with precision.

- A proactive and result-driven approach to meeting export targets and expanding international market presence.