Senior Manager - Import & Export

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning & Policy

• Develop and implement import/export policies aligned with business goals—covering licensing, customs, duties, and tariffs
• Design and optimize international logistics strategies to minimize lead times and control costs .
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure full compliance with trade regulations, customs protocols, and global shipping laws
• Oversee accurate preparation and verification of documentation: bills of lading, certificates of origin, LC documentation, duty forms, etc..
  

Operations & Logistics Management

• Manage end-to-end import/export operations, including coordination with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers.
• Monitor shipments closely to ensure timely delivery and resolve issues promptly.
  

Supplier & Partner Relations

• Build and maintain supplier and freight partner relationships; negotiate rates and service terms.
• Coordinate with internal teams—Procurement, Sales, Finance, Warehouse—to align workflows and schedules.
  

Financial Oversight

• Manage import/export budgets, track freight and duty expenses, analyze margins.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize shipping methods.
  

Risk & Regulatory Management

• Perform risk assessments (e.g., customs delays, trade disruptions) and enact contingency plans.
• Keep updated on changes in international trade regulations and adapt procedures accordingly.
  

Financial Oversight & Cost Optimization

• Manage import/export budgets, track freight and duty expenses, and analyze margins
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through optimized routing, carrier consolidation, and freight cost benchmarking
  

Licensing, Customs Duties & Tariffs Management

• Oversee and maintain all necessary import/export licenses, certifications, and registrations
• Monitor and manage customs duties and tariff exposures; implement duty mitigation strategies
  

Team Leadership & Training

• Lead and mentor the import/export team; define roles and monitor performance.
• Conduct training on compliance, documentation, and logistics best practices.
  

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Generate regular reports on trade activities, KPIs, and cost performance for senior management.
• Propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Logistics, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 12–15+ years in import/export or international trade; 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Trade Knowledge: Deep familiarity with customs procedures, tariffs, licenses, and trade documentation.
• Logistics Skills: Proficient in shipping coordination, freight rate negotiation, and route planning.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and negotiating trade costs.