Assistant Manager-Customs & Logistics

Adani Group; Vidisha; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India seeks a Shift Incharge - Customs Import to oversee the import process, ensure compliant logistics operations, and maximize duty benefits. You will manage document storage, coordinate transportation, and ensure timely payments while liaising with Finance, CHA, and Customs Authorities.

The role requires 5–7 years in import logistics, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of tariff classification, compliance, and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in import logistics or a related field with a proven track record.
• Experience managing import operations, warehousing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee documents storage and end-to-end delivery of shipments.
• Coordinate transport from port to plant, obtain quotes and generate e-way bills.
• Maximise duty benefits via licenses and EPCG schemes for cost efficiency.
• Generate Duty Payment Requests for timely duty payments.
• Coordinate with finance for duty planning and advance payments to CHA.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and timely BOE submissions.
• Minimise penalties and ensure timely shipment clearance to avoid interest.
• Manage advance BOE filing for prompt sea/air clearance and set target timelines.

Skills

Customs clearance procedures

Data analytics & reporting

Freight management

Import compliance & documentation

Logistics vendor evaluation

Safety protocol compliance

Supplier & vendor coordination

Tariff classification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Shift Incharge - Customs Import is responsible for overseeing the import process to ensure efficient and compliant logistics operations.
• This role involves managing document storage, coordinating transportation, and maximizing duty benefits while ensuring timely payments and adherence to customs regulations.
• By facilitating communication with various stakeholders and monitoring inventory levels, the Shift Incharge aims to enhance operational efficiency and support the overall performance of the logistics group.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Documents Storage and End-to-End Delivery of Shipments: - Maintain a system for storing shipment documents and ensure accurate filing.
• Coordinate transport arrangements from the port to the plant, including obtaining quotes and generating e-way bills.
• Duty Benefits: - Maximize the utilization of advance licenses, IGCR, and EPCG schemes for capital goods, targeting at least 90% utilization for cost efficiency.
• Duty Payment and Advance Payments: - Generate Duty Payment Requests (DPR) for timely duty payments.
• Coordinate with finance for accurate duty planning and manage advance payments to Customs House Agents (CHA).
• Compliance: - Ensure all customs regulations are met, aiming for zero defects in Bill of Entry (BOE) submissions and timely duty payments to avoid interest.
• Minimum Detention and Minimized Interest/Penalty: - Implement strategies to reduce delays and costs, targeting a maximum of 0.5% of material value in penalties by ensuring timely shipment clearance.
• Clearance of Sea and Air Shipments Within Time: - Manage advance BOE filing for prompt clearance, aiming for 7 days for sea shipments and 3 days for air shipments to optimize logistics efficiency.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: - Lead - Imports - Warehouse & Project Team - Procurement Department - Finance Team Key Stakeholders - External: - Customs Authorities - Freight Forwarders - Customs Brokers - Transporters.
• - Importers - Project Handling preferable.

Technical Competencies

• Customs Clearance Procedures-Solar Mfg,Data Analytics and Reporting-Solar Mfg,Freight Management-Solar Mfg,Import Compliance and Documentation-Solar Mfg,Logistics Vendor Evaluation-Solar Mfg,Safety Protocol Compliance-Solar Mfg,Supplier and Vendor Coordination-Solar Mfg,Tariff Classification-Solar Mfg

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: - Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Work Experience (Range of years): - 5-7 years of experience in import logistics or a related field, with a proven track record of managing import operations, Warehousing and compliance.
• Certification: