Job Overview:
The Senior Logistics Specialist - Customs Clearance is responsible for managing and executing import/export operations, ensuring compliance with Indian customs regulations, and coordinating with broker, freight forwarder, internal and external stakeholders to guarantee timely and accurate shipment clearance.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Customs Operations:
- Oversee end-to-end customs clearance for import/export shipments.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and port authorities.
- Ensure accurate documentation (B/L, P/L, Invoice, licenses, and certificates) and necessary information (PO, price, terms) for goods import to ensure all are compliance with customs requirement.
- Monitor and maintain valid import/export licenses.
Compliance & Regulation:
- Stay updated on Indian customs laws, tariffs, and international trade agreements ( WTO, FTA).
- Ensure adherence to trade compliance policies and SOPs.
- Manage customs audits and inspections.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with customs officials, CHAs (Custom House Agents), and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, finance, supply chain) to align logistics goals.
- Serve as the point of contact for escalations and risk mitigation.
Data, Record Keeping & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate shipment records and customs declarations.
- Generate performance reports and recommend process improvements.
- Track KPIs like on-time delivery rate, clearance cycle time, and declaration accuracy.
Claims and Return:
- Handling claims on insurance issues
- Handling of return shipment to factories
- Freight/Customs Bill Clearance- Submit payment application for duty, freight forwarder and customs broker, etc.
- Others logistic relative job
Minimum Requirements:
- 4-8 years of experience in logistics, customs clearance, or international trade.
- Strong knowledge of Indian customs procedures, HS codes, and tariff classifications.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and customs software.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Highly responsible on duties and passion for Supply Chain/Logistics Hard working spirit and proactive attitude, quick learner
- Efficient, accurate, well organized.
- Work with passion and patience
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal and good team player
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