Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Purpose

To manage and coordinate end-to-end export and import logistics operations, ensuring timely shipments, statutory compliance, cost control, and seamless coordination with internal teams, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complete export-Import documentation including Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB, COO, BOE Insurance, LUT/Bond, Shipping Bill, customer/ supplier documents. etc.
• Coordinate with customs, freight forwarders, CHAs, transporters, and shipping lines for timely dispatch.
• Track export-Import shipments and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Known about compliance with DGFT, GST, Customs, and FEMA regulations.
• Manage export incentives such as RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, etc.
• Track inbound shipments and ensure timely receipt at plant/warehouse own or customer warehouse.

Logistics & Coordination

• Own end-to-end EXIM logistics for raw materials, components, finished goods, spares, and capital goods.
• Manage production-linked import/export schedules to avoid line stoppages and customer delays.
• Handle time-critical shipments (air / express / courier) during production emergencies.
• Drive logistics cost optimization (route planning, mode selection, consolidation).
• Ensure zero-penalty, zero-demurrage, and zero-detention through proactive planning.
• Own vendor performance of CHAs, freight forwarders, transporters, and cold-chain partners (where applicable).
• Manage transit damage, shortages, insurance claims, and recoveries.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, QA, Regulatory, Purchase, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Ensure ERP/SAP accuracy, BOM-linked imports, batch tracking, and shipment MIS.
• Support import/export audits, regulatory inspections, and document traceability.

Industry-Specific Compliance Exposure

• Automotive / Engineering: PPAP exports, urgent line-stop imports, tooling & machinery imports
• Pharma: Temperature-controlled shipments, GDP compliance, batch documentation
• Manufacturing (General): Capital goods, project cargo, spare parts & consumables

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Commerce / Logistics / Supply Chain / International Business / Engineering
• Diploma or certification in Export Import Management (preferred)

Preferred Industry Experience

Automotive | Engineering | Chemicals | FMCG | Heavy Manufacturing | Bearings | Tyre Industry

• Experience: 6 9 years in Export & Import logistics (lead role preferred)
• Strong ownership mindset with direct impact on production continuity, compliance, cost control, and customer delivery
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