Import Export Manager

As a seasoned Import & Export Documentation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing international and domestic logistics operations, ensuring compliance with customs and EXIM regulations, optimizing logistics costs, and supporting seamless material flow in a manufacturing/solar environment. Your key responsibilities will include: - Plan, coordinate, and manage all import activities for equipment, raw materials, and components. - Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and Customs House Agents (CHAs) for timely clearance. - Ensure compliance with Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), customs, and EXIM policies. - Track shipments and proactively resolve clearance delays or discrepancies. - Negotiate with freight forwarders and shipping lines to secure optimal logistics costs. On the export side, your duties will involve: - Managing export documentation including invoices, packing lists, and shipping bills. - Coordinating with buyers, freight forwarders, and CHAs for export of solar modules or equipment. - Ensuring compliance with DGFT and export schemes documentation. - Handling post-shipment documentation for export proceeds realization and duty benefits. - Liaising with statutory authorities for export-related schemes and incentives. Additionally, you will need to: - Maintain current knowledge of EXIM policies, customs tariffs, trade agreements, and regulatory guidelines. - Ensure adherence to import/export laws, including BIS and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy guidelines. - Prepare and maintain MIS reports relating to import/export status, costs, and lead times. - Manage audits and ensure accurate record-keeping of all import/export transactions. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's degree in Commerce, International Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (MBA in International Business/Logistics preferred). - 7-10 years of experience in import-export operations, ideally in solar/renewables, electronics, or manufacturing industry. - Strong knowledge of customs clearance, EXIM policy, DGFT procedures, HS codes, and shipping documentation. - Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally) and proficient with MS Office. Your success in this role will be measured by: - On-time clearance and delivery of imports/exports. - Reduction in logistics and customs-related costs. - Compliance accuracy with zero or negligible demurrage penalties. - Timely realization of export incentives and duty-benefits. - Supplier and CHA performance efficiency. If you are ready to drive global logistics excellence and support the growth of renewable energy manufacturing in India, please email your CV to the provided address.,