Associate Logistics Coordinator

KEC International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

KEC International is seeking an Import Operations & Logistics Executive to manage end-to-end import shipments via Sea, Air, and Road, coordinating with overseas suppliers and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.

You will coordinate customs clearance with CHA, monitor vessel schedules, manage landed costs, and liaise with internal teams to track detention, demurrage, and storage charges while maintaining MIS reports.

Responsibilities

• Import Operations - End-to-end import shipments via Sea, Air, and Road modes; coordinate with overseas suppliers for shipping documents and schedules; verify import documentation.
• Customs Clearance & Compliance - Coordinate with CHA/Customs Brokers for timely filing of BOE and customs clearance; ensure DGFT compliance; classify HS codes and apply exemptions; support audits and maintain records.
• Logistics Coordination - Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters, CFS/ICD and warehouses; monitor vessel schedules, transit; arrange transport from port/airport to plant/warehouse; track container movement, detention, demurrage and storage charges.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain shipment trackers and MIS; update stakeholders on status, delays, and risks; prepare import cost sheets and landed cost calculations.
• Maintain records for compliance, audits, and management reviews.
• Stakeholder Management - Liaise with Procurement, Finance, Planning, Stores, and Project Teams; follow up with suppliers; coordinate with banks on LC/document negotiation matters.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Import Operations - Handle end-to-end import shipments through Sea, Air, and Road modes. Coordinate with overseas suppliers for shipping documents and shipment schedules. Review and verify import documentation.

Customs Clearance & Compliance - Coordinate with CHA/Customs Brokers for timely filing of BOE and customs clearance. Ensure compliance with Customs regulations, DGFT requirements, and other statutory provisions. Verify HS Code classification, duty structure, and applicable exemptions. Support audits and maintain records of import transactions.

Logistics Coordination - Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters, CFS/ICD, and warehouses. Monitor vessel schedules, transit status, and cargo arrival. Arrange transportation from port/airport to plant or warehouse. Track container movement, detention, demurrage, and storage charges.

Documentation & Reporting - Maintain shipment trackers and MIS reports. Update stakeholders regarding shipment status, delays, and risks. Prepare import cost sheets and landed cost calculations.

Maintain records for compliance, audits, and management reviews.

Stakeholder Management - Liaise with Procurement, Finance, Planning, Stores, and Project Teams, Follow up with suppliers for pending documents and shipment updates. Coordinate with banks for LC/document negotiation-related matters, where applicable.