Senior Trade Executive

Job Post- Senior Trade Executive- Customs Documentation, Supply Chain and Clearance Executive

Location: B/16, Arihant Aura, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, 400703

Reporting to:  Director

Mail resume to: prerna@inicioimpex.com

Beginning date: Immediately

Interviews between- 20th Aug-25th Aug

About Inicio Impex Private Limited:

Inicio Impex Private Limited, is an import-export company in the Food & Beverage sector. We are also in the process of creating a web app- A next-generation digital trade platform. We are now looking for a Customs clearance expert who understand the journey and work profile of a Customs Broker and has operated in the supply chain & logistics field to bring his expertise and lead the digital transformation of customs clearance and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, compliances and documentation.

Role Overview

You will leverage deep expertise in customs clearance, trade documentation, and international logistics to map and digitize existing manual processes. This role demands operational leadership — from designing efficient workflows to managing real-time supply chain execution — ensuring that the platform delivers on its promise of speed, accuracy, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Transformation of Customs Processes

·       Map the current manual customs clearance workflow end-to-end, identifying points for automation and digital integration.

·       Collaborate with the tech team to convert regulatory and documentation requirements into seamless, platform-driven processes.

·       Build SOPs for digital document submission, tracking, and clearance approvals.

2. Supply Chain Leadership

·       Oversee the complete import-export operational cycle — from booking cargo to final delivery — in real time.

·       Monitor shipments, coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, CHAs, and port authorities to ensure timely clearance and delivery.

·       Manage exceptions and resolve operational bottlenecks before they impact timelines.

3. Trade Documentation & Compliance

·       Ensure accurate preparation and submission of shipping bills, bills of lading, certificates of origin, inspection reports, and other statutory documents.

·       Keep up to date with customs regulations, HS codes, FTAs, and compliance changes in major trade lanes.

·       Standardize documentation processes to reduce errors and delays.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

·       Liaise with clients, customs officials, shipping lines, and internal tech teams as well as research team to ensure smooth communication and resolution of issues.

·       Provide operational insights to product development for building features that solve real industry pain points.

Opportunities in the Role

·       Lead a first-of-its-kind transformation in how customs clearance is handled — your experience will

directly shape our digital backbone.

·       Work at the intersection of trade & tech, creating industry benchmarks for speed and transparency.

·       Drive real-time operational excellence, ensuring that every shipment under Sailorr’s purview runs on

schedule.

·       Bring insights to the decision-making process in both operational and product development strategy.

·       Daily Functions Will Include

·       Supervising trade documentation preparation and verification before submission, for both our digital

platform and for export/import orders received by Inicio Impex.

·       Respond to RFQ’s received by Inicio Impex through its participation in various B2B events & follow up

on any leads generated.

·       Monitoring real-time shipment status and clearance stages, coordinating with CHA partners, shipping

lines, and clients to ensure compliance and timely updates.

·       Troubleshooting and resolving customs-related delays or document discrepancies.

·       Reporting daily operational metrics and process improvement insights to leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

·       Minimum 5–7 years’ experience as senior post in logistics, custom clearance and documentation or

operations within an export-import company.

·       Strong understanding of customs regulations across different sectors and HSN codes, port operations,

and global trade documentation.

·       Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain operations.

·       Ability to translate operational processes into structured digital workflows.

·       Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Mandatory Paperwork required

·       PAN Card, Adhar Card, 2 References and 1 Letter of Recommendation

Preference to candidate with G Card (Customs Pass), F Card or CHA License.