Asstt/Deputy Manager- Operations

RS Components & Controls; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Components & Controls in India seeks an experienced Operations, Import & Compliance professional to oversee end-to-end import activities and ensure adherence to customs regulations and internal policies.

You will optimize import processes, manage regulatory risk, and coordinate with procurement, legal, logistics, finance, and external partners to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods across borders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in import operations and trade compliance.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, HS codes, incoterms, and trade documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems and import software/tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist, Diploma in Export-Import Management) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end import process: documentation, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and broker coordination.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of imported goods.
• Prepare, review, and maintain invoices, packing lists, COOs, BLs, licenses.
• Support audits and inquiries by customs or regulatory bodies.
• Maintain recordkeeping per legal and corporate requirements.
• Identify duty-saving opportunities (drawback claims, FTAs).
• Analyze landed costs with finance/procurement for cost optimization.
• Minimize penalties through effective controls and training.
• Coordinate with internal teams (procurement, legal, logistics, finance) and external stakeholders.
• Provide training on import regulations and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Import software/tools

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operations, Import & Compliance professional to oversee and manage all import activities while ensuring full compliance with customs regulations, trade laws, and internal policies. This role plays a key part in optimizing import processes, managing regulatory risk, and ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods across borders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Import Operations:

• Manage the end-to-end import process, including documentation, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of imported goods to meet business needs.

2. Documentation & Audit:

• Prepare, review, and maintain all necessary documentation: invoices, packing lists, COO, BLs, licenses, etc.
• Support internal/external audits and inquiries by customs or regulatory bodies.

• Maintain recordkeeping as per legal and corporate requirements.

3. Cost Optimization & Risk Management:

• Identify and implement duty-saving opportunities such as drawback claims or FTAs
• Analyze landed costs and work with finance/procurement on cost optimization.
• Minimize penalties and risks through effective controls and training.

4. Stakeholder Coordination:

• Work closely with internal teams (procurement, legal, logistics, finance) and external stakeholders (freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers).
• Provide training and guidance to teams on import regulations and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

• 510 years of experience in import operations and trade compliance.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, HS codes, incoterms, and trade documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems and import software/tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist, Diploma in Export-Import Management) are a plus.