Export Manager

Company Description

OneGuardian is a global beauty and wellness company established in 2021 and owned by Ananta Capital, a Mumbai-based private equity fund. The company encompasses several brands spanning skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, haircare, wellness supplements, and beverages. Its portfolio includes Bellavita, a top fragrance brand in India, the USA, and the UK; GNC, a leading health and wellness brand; BetterAlt, which blends Ayurveda with modern science; ThriveCo, specializing in advanced skincare and haircare; Bevzilla, known for its instant beverages; and Guardian Pharmacy, an offline retail chain in India. OneGuardian is dedicated to providing high-quality products that serve diverse global consumer needs.

About the Role:

We are looking who can lead end-to-end export operations from India to the USA, UAE, and Europe, ensuring compliant, on-time, and cost-efficient shipments. Own documentation, customs clearance, freight negotiations, and cross-functional coordination across sales, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

● Manage the full export cycle: order intake, shipment planning, documentation, dispatch, tracking, and POD closure.

● Prepare and validate documents: Shipping Bill, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, HS codes, Certificate of Origin/FTA, BL/AWB, insurance, and declarations.

● Ensure regulatory compliance: INCOTERMS, HS classification, export incentives (RODTEP), GST LUT/Bond, AD Code registration, and audit readiness.

● Execute filings on ICEGATE and DGFT portals, including e-Sanchit uploads; complete EDPMS/BRC closure with banks.

● Advise on duties, tariffs, duty drawback, and landed cost across USA, UAE, and EU destinations.

● Coordinate with production, packaging for export readiness, labelling, and QC as per destination norms.

● Handle trade finance: LC/DA/DP terms, document scrutiny, discrepancy management, and bank submissions.

● Drive SOPs, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across lanes, vendors, and processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

● Graduation and above; degrees in supply chain, international business, logistics, or related fields preferred.

● 6-7 years of hands-on experience managing exports from India to USA/UAE/EU lanes.

Skills:

● Strong knowledge of freight (air/sea), INCOTERMS, customs, duties, and export documentation.

● Working knowledge of ICEGATE, DGFT portal, e-Sanchit, and EDI processes.

● Familiarity with GST for exports, RODTEP, COO/FTA, AD code, EDPMS, and BRC.

● Proficiency with ERP and Excel; comfort with shipping line and forwarder portals.

● Excellent communication, teamwork, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.

● High attention to detail, problem-solving, ownership mindset, and vendor management.

Nice to Have:

● Experience in the perfume/fragrance industry, including handling alcohol-based products and DG/IATA/IMDG requirements.

● Knowledge of EU/US labeling and product regulatory norms for fragrances and cosmetics.

Dm- naincy.malik@oneguardian.in