Category Lead C&L (Import)

Adani Transmission; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Transmission is seeking an experienced Lead for Import Logistics to drive timely customs clearance and tighten control over detention charges. You will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, ensuring adherence to regulations while leveraging digital tools and data analytics to optimize the end-to-end import process.

The role emphasizes change management, people development, and the implementation of innovative solutions to improve efficiency in the supply chain across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in import logistics, including managing import processes and teams, with strong knowledge of customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure On-Time Shipment Clearance for imported shipments to plant and coordinate with relevant parties to minimize delays.
• Minimize detention, interest, and penalty charges for import shipments by optimizing processes and meeting timelines.
• Oversee vendor payments to suppliers to maintain relationships and smooth material flow.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and audit processes to prevent non-compliance and risks.
• Maximize duty benefits (Advance License, EPCG, IGCR) with proper documentation.
• Lead innovation through automation and AI to streamline customs clearance and logistics efficiency.
• Drive digitalization and data-driven decision making with customs management systems and predictive analytics.
• Foster organizational culture of compliance, efficiency, and collaboration, and lead change management and people development.

Skills

Import logistics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in Logistics/SCM/BA

Job description

On-Time Shipment Clearance: Ensure timely custom clearance of imported shipments to facilitate prompt delivery to the plant. Coordinate with relevant parties to minimize delays.
Minimize Detention, Interest, and Penalty Charges for Import Shipment: Achieve customs clearance without incurring detention charges by optimizing processes and adhering to timelines, thus avoiding additional costs.
Vendor Payment: Oversee timely payments to suppliers to maintain good relationships and ensure the smooth flow of materials. Monitor payment cycles to prevent disruptions.
Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to customs regulations and compliance requirements. Regularly audit processes to prevent non-compliance and its associated risks.
Availing Duty Benefits: Maximize utilization of available duty benefit schemes, including Advance License, EPCG, and IGCR. Ensure proper documentation and compliance to leverage these benefits effectively.
Innovation: Integrating advanced technologies, such as automation and AI, to streamline customs clearance processes, enhance logistics operations, and improve efficiency across the supply chain.
Digitalization/Data-Driven Decision Making: Driving the adoption of digital tools like customs management systems, shipment tracking platforms, and predictive analytics to optimize logistics workflows and make informed, datad-riven decisions.
Organizational & Culture Building: Fostering a culture of compliance, efficiency, and collaboration by empowering teams with the knowledge and tools to align with customs regulations and company logistics goals.
Leadership in Change Management: Leading the implementation of new technologies and processes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption during changes.
People Development: Leading from the front & being accountable for the professional growth of your teams. Developing/conducting/promoting training & learning initiatives to enhance skills & empowering them to take ownership of key processes and decisions.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• · Shift Incharge - Import Logistics
• · Import Team
• · Procurement Department
• · Logistics Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

• · Suppliers
• · Customs Authorities
• · Freight Forwarders
• · Importers

Qualifications

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Work Experience (Range of years): 8-12 years of experience in import logistics, including experience in managing import processes and teams, with strong knowledge of customs regulations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 55247
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 07:24 AM
• Apply Before 10/02/2026, 07:24 AM
• Job Schedule Full time