Manager - Import (5-7 yrs)

Key Responsibilities:

Import Shipment Tracking:

- Monitor and track all inbound shipments from order placement to final delivery.

- Update daily unit-wise MIS with accurate import booking and delivery details.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to all import regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of import-export policies and procedures.

Documentation Management:

- Prepare and process all necessary import documentation, including customs declarations, bills of lading, invoices, and certificates of origin.

- Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHAs), shipping lines, banks, and other relevant parties to ensure smooth customs clearance.

Financial Management:

- Verify and approve import-related invoices and payments.

- Monitor and manage import budgets and costs.

Supply Chain Optimization:

- Identify and implement strategies to optimize the import supply chain, including supplier selection, transportation mode selection, and inventory management.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of imported goods to meet production requirements.

Risk Management:

- Assess and mitigate potential risks associated with international trade, such as customs delays, supply chain disruptions, and currency fluctuations.

Auction Participation:

- Participate in online auctions, analyze market trends, and place bids as per management instructions.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's/ master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in import operations, customs clearance, and international trade.

- Strong understanding of import regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements.

- Proficiency in import-export software and tools.

- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Fluency in English