Assistant Manager - Import Logistics and Shipment Coordination

Assistant Manager - Imports

Documents Storage and End-to-End Delivery of Shipments:
Maintain a system for storing shipment documents and ensure accurate filing. Coordinate transport arrangements from the port to the plant, including obtaining quotes and generating e-way bills.
Duty Benefits:
Maximize the utilization of advance licenses, IGCR, and EPCG schemes for capital goods, targeting at least 90% utilization for cost efficiency. Duty Payment and Advance Payments:
Generate Duty Payment Requests (DPR) for timely duty payments. Coordinate with finance for accurate duty planning and manage advance payments to Customs House Agents (CHA).
Compliance:
Ensure all customs regulations are met, aiming for zero defects in Bill of Entry (BOE)
submissions and timely duty payments to avoid interest.
Minimum Detention and Minimized Interest/Penalty:
Implement strategies to reduce delays and costs, targeting a maximum of 0.5% of material value in penalties by ensuring timely shipment clearance.
Clearance of Sea and Air Shipments Within Time:
Manage advance BOE filing for prompt clearance, aiming for 7 days for sea shipments and 3 days for air shipments to optimize logistics efficiency.
Key Stakeholders - Internal:
 Lead - Imports
 Warehouse Team
 Procurement Department
 Finance Team
Key Stakeholders - External:
 Customs Authorities
 Freight Forwarders
 Customs Brokers
 Importers

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Work Experience (Range of years):
3-5 years of experience in import logistics or a related field, with a proven track record of managing import operations and compliance.

Experience Level

Mid Level