Manager - Exim

Job Role

• Import
• Coordinate import shipment activities, including customs clearance and documentation.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to imports
• Liaise with freight forwarders and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate import processes and paperwork.
• Enforce compliance with foreign trade laws and regulations
• To prepare reports on the performance of your department and suggest improvements that will enhance the company’s profit margins, as well as work closely with other senior department heads for the benefit of the company.
• Responsible for health and safety and expected to maintain safety manuals, inspect physical conditions of warehouses, equipment (including the training on the proper use of equipment), fleet vehicles, repairs or replacements as and when required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customs authorities and other relevant organizations.
• Purchase, utilization and recording of licenses for discounted custom clearance
• To apply for better rating of the company for preferred custom clearance certificate
• Prepare and submit required reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and implement import strategies
• Negotiate with vendors.
• Filing EPR returns
• Manage import documentation and logistics
• Understand the trends of seasonal products.
• Preparing daily status report of Imports.
• Knowledge of bonding and plan ex-bonding.
• Export
• Handling end to end export shipments AIR/SEA & documentation
• Planning & coordinating with overseas supplier for material readiness, verifying shipping documents & availing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) benefits for export consignments
• Organizing land transportation for import & Export, FCL (Full container Load)/LCL (Less than container load) shipments; coordinating for multi-point unloading and monitoring movements
• Maintaining & submission of statutory documents and reports to internal departments (banking & regulatory) as per requirement
• Optimal Inventory management of trading commodity based upon MTO (Make to order) /MTS (Make to stock) strategy
• Preparing Export costing for new and existing overseas customers
• Maintaining shipments cost as per budgeted figures, optimizing cost as per targets, ensuring freight and transport cost can be reduce as much as possible
• Co-ordination with overseas supplier for material readiness and shipping documents
• Handling Custom procedures with Custom agent
• Arranging Letter of Credit or any other payment terms
• Dealing with Customs, DGFT & other Regulatory bodies
• Expert in budgeting and forecasting methodologies
• Pre- and post-shipment documentation
• Securing government incentives like DBK (Duty Drawback) and RodTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) schemes to optimize financial outcomes.
• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team and vendor performance, driving continuous improvement and accountability
• Coordinated container arrangements with shipping lines, ensuring seamless logistics and customer satisfaction.
• Finalizing and negotiating shipping lines, freight forwarders, and Custom House Agents.
• Coordinating with freight forwarders to arrange vessel and air cargo shipments efficiently (Logistics and Freight Management)
• Leading initiatives for process optimization, policy development, and driving efficiencies within the supply chain, collaborating with global trade teams on import and export compliance matters
• Recommend process improvements based on analysis and performance reviews
• Build and maintain relationships with international customers and distributors (CRM)
• Provide customer support regarding product information, export procedures and shipment tracking
• Purchase, utilization and recording of licenses for discounted custom clearance
  

Skill Set

• Experience in international trade, liquid imports, and export customs documentation.
• Knowledge of international commercial terms and export compliance laws (including ITAR).
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Project coordination and stakeholder management.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Air Freight, Sea Freight, Freight Forwarding, and Transport Operations.
• FTWZ knowledge (preferred).
  

Requirements

• Proven experience managing import and export processes.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and international shipping logistics.
• Familiarity with ERP and export software systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage cross-functional coordination.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, International Business, or related field.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management is preferable.