PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The imports manager is responsible for the complete process of import and documentation of finished goods and other material into India.

The incumbent must liaise with the planning team on the arrival plan for the next 3 months. He has to work with regional Logistics to ensure that new product launches are supported and arrivals are in line with the set timelines. He has to ensure the updation of VISIT material in SAP and plan the movements and arrivals of the same. He has to work with our appointed customs agent and transporters to ensure that the process of clearance is smooth and 100% compliant. There has to be a strong cost focus towards clearing and movement of product and VISIT material. Additional knowledge of experience with working with different ports in India is necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Custom Clearance:

- Manage Customs, operational activities related to imports.

- Manage custom bonded warehouse operation.

- Manage commercial functions including Custom Act, Special Valuation, Allied Acts, Import / Export Procedures, Custom Clearance Rules and Regulations.

- Import documentation for sea and air consignments.

- Obtain B/L, Invoices and related documents from supplier, check them and forward to CHA for clearance of consignments.

- Check correctness of checklist provided by CHA and issue customs duty in specific time period.

- Coordination with various departments and bodies under government of India like SVB, SIIB, CIU, FSSAI and DRI.

- Co-ordination with shipping line.

- All imports (FG + POSM). Ensure all clearance as per compliance and company TAT.

EXPERIENCE:

- A least 7 - 12 years of previous work experience in Customs, Supply Planning and quality management ideally in an FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) environment or F&B company in national role.

- Experience of working within an international supply chain in a group context.

- Deep understanding of custom laws, FTAs, SVB, FSSAI regulations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Strong project management skills with full appreciation of the 'big picture', without losing sight of the detail and with the commitment to deliver quality results.

- Relationship builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Solution, Quality and Service oriented. Extremely cost conscious.

- Fluent in written and spoken English.

- Custom rules and regulations.

- Hands on person who also has the passion for details.

- Is experienced in liaisoning with government authorities.

- Good skills in all MS products (Excel, Word, Power Point) is a must, Access is a plus.

- Knowledge of SAP R/3, SAP APO and BI is a plus.