Assistant Exim Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager EXIM Operations & Customs

Department: Logistics

Location: Saha, Ambla

Experience: 5+ Years

Qualification: B. Com / MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Role Overview

Oversee and manage all centralized import and export operations, ensuring strict international regulatory compliance, cost-effective freight management, seamless customs clearance, and efficient inter-departmental coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• EXIM Operations & Governance: Manage end-to-end centralized import and export activities while ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Freight & Cost Management: Float RFQs to freight forwarders, negotiate rates, and select service providers based on quotations to ensure cost-effective shipping.
• Customs Clearance & Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and Customs House Agents (CHAs) for smooth clearance of import and export consignments.
• ERP & Sales Administration: Process Sales Orders (SO), Purchase Orders (PO), and invoices in SAP in alignment with commercial terms.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate with internal production, dispatch, and inventory teams to align shipping schedules with production planning.
• Data Management & CRM: Maintain and update customer and shipment records in CRM to support service tracking and after-sales operations.
• Reporting & MIS: Generate and analyse MIS reports using advanced Excel tools to provide actionable insights to top management.
• EXIM Policy & Incentives Compliance: Ensure complete documentation for EXIM policies, customs clearance, and export benefit schemes.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively resolve operational bottlenecks to minimize shipment delays and maintain smooth supply chain workflows.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Education & Experience: B.Com or MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) with 5+ years of relevant experience in import-export operations.
• Core Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Incoterms and DGFT Portal operations (license applications, incentive claims, etc.).
• Software & Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP (SD/MM modules) and CRM platforms.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel capabilities (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, MIS dashboard creation).
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of EXIM policy, customs clearance processes, and export incentive documentation.
• Vendor & Logistics Management: Proven track record in CHA management, freight rate negotiations, and logistics optimization.

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person