Manager - EXIM

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import and export operations in compliance with organizational policies and applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective preparation and execution of all EXIM documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Letters of Credit, licenses, declarations, insurance documents, BRCs, and other statutory documents.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, import/export laws, tariffs, duties, licenses, restrictions, and applicable government requirements.
• Plan and implement import and export strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchase, Supply Chain, Production, Finance, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth and efficient EXIM operations.
• Coordinate with and manage external service providers, including CHAs, transporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and other logistics partners.
• Negotiate and manage commercial terms, contracts, rates, and service agreements with logistics and other external partners; ensure timely renewals and effective vendor management.
• Oversee customs clearance, duty payments, drawback claims, export incentives, licenses, and other EXIM-related applications in coordination with relevant authorities and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control EXIM-related operational costs and support the budgeting and planning process.
• Prepare and maintain monthly MIS and management reports covering imports, exports, logistics costs, drawbacks, bank submissions, and other EXIM activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import, export, customs, logistics, and statutory documentation.
• Identify operational challenges and develop effective, practical, and cost-efficient solutions to improve EXIM processes.
• Ensure timely submission of required documents to CHA, shipping lines, banks, customs authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable duty, drawback, customs, tax, and government regulations, including necessary certifications and verifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in international logistics and EXIM processes to improve efficiency, compliance, cost effectiveness, and service levels.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant experience in Import, Export, EXIM, International Trade, or Supply Chain Management, preferably in a similar role.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Export/International Trade Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, international trade documentation, duties, tariffs, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain processes and systems.
• Experience managing CHAs, freight forwarders, transporters, shipping lines, and other logistics service providers.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, commercial negotiations, and MIS reporting.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of international logistics and end-to-end supply chain operations.