Government Liaisoning Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly resourceful and well-connected Government Liaisoning Officer to manage statutory approvals, excise coordination, regulatory compliance, and government department interactions for our alcobev and sugar operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Maharashtra excise norms, distillery regulations, environmental permissions, and statutory requirements related to manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Excise & Alcobev Regulation

• Liaise with the Maharashtra State Excise Department for licenses, permits, renewals, and regulatory filings.
• Manage excise documentation including FL, CL, Wholesale, Transport Pass (TP), Bonded Warehouse permissions, Distillery licenses, etc.
• Ensure smooth coordination for inspections, audits, stock verifications, and compliance checks.
• Track all license renewal deadlines and ensure zero lapses.

2. Government & Regulatory Liaisoning

Maintain strong relationships with local, state, and semi-government authorities such as:

• Excise Department
• FDA
• Pollution Control Board (MPCB)
• Labour Department
• MIDC
• Local Municipal Corporations
• GST & Tax authorities
• Follow up on policy changes and notify management about relevant regulatory updates affecting alcobev and sugar operations.

3. Permissions, Approvals & Compliance

• Coordinate for obtaining approvals related to manufacturing expansion, warehousing, logistics, and product registrations.
• Handle documentation for NOCs, renewals, permissions, and statutory filings.
• Ensure timely submission of excise and government compliance reports.
• Maintain updated files, records, and MIS for all government interactions.

4. Distillery & Sugar Unit Coordination

• Support government compliance and approvals related to:
• Distillery operations
• Molasses movement
• Ethanol production
• Sugar mill regulatory compliances
• Manage liaisoning for pollution control, fire & safety compliance, labour regulations, and factory inspections.

5. Representation & Communication

• Represent the company in government meetings, hearings, inspections, and audits.
• Build positive rapport with regulatory officials while maintaining professionalism and ethical standards.
• Provide timely reports to management on work progress, potential issues, and compliance risks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate in any field; preference for candidates with background in Law, Public Administration, or Political Science.
• Minimum 5–10 years of liaisoning experience with government departments in Maharashtra.
• Experience in the alcobev, sugar, distillery, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors is strongly preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of state excise regulations and relevant statutory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
• Must be comfortable travelling extensively across Mumbai, Thane, and district-level offices.

Key Skills

• Government Liaisoning & Networking
• Excise & Regulatory Compliance
• Documentation & Legal Coordination
• Problem-Solving & Follow-ups
• Relationship Management
• Strong Knowledge of Alcobev Regulations
• Time Management & Reporting Skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Liasoning: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person