Import Manager

• Manage end-to-end import operations from purchase or order confirmation through shipment arrival and final clearance.
• Handle and review import documentation
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers regarding shipment schedules, documentation, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with Customs Brokers or Clearing & Forwarding Agents or Freight Forwarders for smooth customs clearance.
• Track shipments from origin to destination and ensure timely clearance and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customs, import regulations, and trade documentation requirements.
• Monitor customs duties, freight charges, port charges, demurrage, detention, and other import-related costs.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts for import payments, supplier payments, duty payments, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of import shipments and documentation.
• Monitor pending shipments, customs clearance status, and delivery schedules.
• Resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and logistics-related issues.
• Negotiate and coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents, and other service providers.
• Prepare import-related MIS and management reports.
• 10–12 years of overall experience in Imports or International Trade
• Minimum 6–7 years of managerial or team-handling experience.
• Strong experience in end-to-end import operations and documentation.
• Experience in trading, manufacturing, commodities, or import-oriented organizations is preferred.
• African imports or Africa-related international trade experience will be an added advantage.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Experience in handling African imports an added advantage: yes
• Salary is 60k Take home interested can apply: yes
• Coordinate with Customs Brokers or Freight Forwarders for smooth customs clearance: yes
• Monitor customs duties, freight charges, port charges, demurrage, detention, and other import-related costs : yes
• Minimum 6–7 years of managerial or team-handling experience: yes
• Handle and review import documentation like packing list, bill of lading, insurance documents etc: yes

Experience:

• Import manager: 9 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person