Export Executive

Role & responsibilities :

Plan, monitor and coordinate all export and import shipments through to delivery

Prepare and manage EXIM documents: invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, drafts, inspection certificates, insurance policies and Bill of Lading

Handle Letter of Credit (LC) operations, including reviewing buyers' LC applications and drafts against sales contracts, and opening and tracking non-fund-based import limits

Manage EBRC closure and LC administration for exports

Work with various INCOTERMS (FOB, CIF, DDP, DDU) and manage demurrage and detention

Ensure compliance with licenses, banking, DGFT and customs regulations, as well as ISO standards

Build relationships with shipping lines and freight forwarders to secure competitive rates

Research the best shipping routes, carriers and techniques

Communicate shipment status, documents and payment information to customers

Coordinate with CHAs, inland ports, transporters, banks, and the marketing, purchase and plant teams

Process EXIM bills on time, handle month-end provisions and maintain complete accounting

Perform costing for import shipments in the consignment database

Handle damaged or short-landed shipments: coordinate surveys, obtain short lading certificates from customs, and file and follow up on insurance claims

Obtain attested export documents from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Track performance metrics, review budgets and expenditure, and prepare MIS reports with improvement suggestions

Stay updated on Indian and international trade policies, including FTAs, MEIS and duty drawback

Preferred candidate profile :

Minimum 2- 5 years of experience in export/import operations, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setup

Qualification or working knowledge of export/import documentation

Strong knowledge of customs, clearing house procedures, LC, INCOTERMS, and international trade and taxation

Working knowledge of ERP, Tally and Advanced Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong follow-up

Proactive approach and the ability to organise shipment processes efficiently