Company Description
Origin Nutrition offers high-quality plant protein and wellness essentials in a variety of flavors to support fitter, healthier lifestyles. The company focuses on accessible, everyday nutrition solutions for a broad range of individuals.
Experience: 5 Years
Industry: FMCG Manufacturing / D2C Manufacturing
Location: Guindy, Chennai
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Import & Export Executive with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG. The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end import and export operations for raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, etc, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and seamless coordination with production, procurement, and logistics teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end import and export activities for raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, etc. Also take care of local logistics as well.
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, Customs House Agents (CHA), shipping lines, and transporters to ensure timely movement of goods.
- Prepare, review, and maintain import/export documentation, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Air Waybill, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, and other statutory documents.
- Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs, FEMA, GST, and other applicable import/export regulations.
- Monitor shipment schedules to support uninterrupted production and customer deliveries.
- Coordinate with the procurement, planning, warehouse, production, quality, and finance teams for smooth execution of import/export activities.
- Track shipments, customs clearance, and delivery timelines, resolving any delays proactively.
- Maintain records related to import/export transactions, duty payments, licenses, and compliance documentation.
- Support audits and ensure accurate documentation for statutory and internal compliance.
- Optimize logistics costs while maintaining service quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in Import & Export operations in a manufacturing company, preferably FMCG.
- Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, customs clearance procedures, INCOTERMS, and shipping documentation.
- Experience in handling imports of raw materials and exports of finished goods.
- Familiarity with DGFT, IEC, GST, Customs, and FEMA regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and MS Excel.
- Strong coordination, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain processes.
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Work timings : 10am - 6pm
Weekly - 6 days (Monday - Saturday)
