The key responsibilities include:
Customs Compliance: Ensure all import and export activities comply with relevant Indian customs laws, regulations, and procedures, including tariff classifications, valuation, rules of origin, and documentation requirements.
Import/Export Operations: Manage end-to-end import and export processes, including documentation preparation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin), customs clearance, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
Trade Compliance: Stay updated on changes in import/export regulations, trade agreements, and sanctions, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing compliance.
Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and organized records of all import and export transactions in accordance with legal and internal requirements along with the timely reconciliation of BG,Bond issued to the respective authorities.etc
Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with customs authorities, port authorities, freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, finance), and external vendors to facilitate efficient and compliant shipments.
Duty Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize customs duties and taxes while ensuring full compliance.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential customs and trade compliance risks, and escalate issues as necessary.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve import and export processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.
Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to internal teams on customs procedures and trade compliance requirements.
Audits and Reporting: Support internal and external audits related to customs and trade compliance, and prepare regular reports on import/export activities.
HS Code Classification: Accurately classify goods according to the Harmonized System (HS) codes.
Valuation: Ensure proper customs valuation of goods in accordance with regulations.
Continuous Improvement and Value Creation:
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Partner with the Operations to drive continuous improvement efforts, leveraging digital transformation to enhance accuracy and resource efficiency.
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Contribute to future investment planning by providing data-driven insights and supporting decisions aligned with operational goals and long-term strategies.
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Work alongside the Operations team to schedules, ensuring that sourcing is optimized and aligned with operational demand.
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Collaborate with peers to optimize distribution models and enhance resource utilization, minimizing inefficiencies.