Customs and Compliance Officer / Import-Export Specialist

Novaair Technologies; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Novaair Technologies in Mumbai seeks a seasoned customs and trade compliance professional to lead import/export operations. You will ensure regulatory adherence, HS code classification, duties optimization, documentation, and coordination with authorities and vendors.

Key duties include risk management, process improvement, training, audits, and delivering data-driven insights to support sourcing and distribution planning across the operations team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure imports/exports comply with Indian customs laws and procedures.
• Manage end-to-end import/export processes including documentation and clearance.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary updates.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and reconcile BG/Bond.
• Liaise with customs, port authorities, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal teams.
• Identify strategies to optimize duties and taxes while staying compliant.
• Identify and mitigate customs/trade compliance risks and escalate issues.
• Continuously improve import/export processes to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide training on customs procedures to internal teams.
• Support audits and prepare regular reports on activities.
• Accurately classify goods according to HS codes.
• Ensure proper customs valuation of goods.
• Collaborate with Operations to drive continuous improvement and digital transformation.
• Contribute to future investment planning by data-driven insights.
• Work with Operations to schedule sourcing aligned with demand.
• Collaborate to optimize distribution and resource utilization.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. 1. Customs Compliance: Ensure all import and export activities comply with relevant Indian customs laws, regulations, and procedures, including tariff classifications, valuation, rules of origin, and documentation requirements.
2. 2. Import/Export Operations: Manage end-to-end import and export processes, including documentation preparation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin), customs clearance, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
3. 3. Trade Compliance: Stay updated on changes in import/export regulations, trade agreements, and sanctions, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing compliance.
4. 4. Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and organized records of all import and export transactions in accordance with legal and internal requirements along with the timely reconciliation of BG,Bond issued to the respective authorities.etc
5. 5. Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with customs authorities, port authorities, freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, finance), and external vendors to facilitate efficient and compliant shipments.
6. 6. Duty Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize customs duties and taxes while ensuring full compliance.
7. 7. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential customs and trade compliance risks, and elevate issues as necessary.
8. 8. Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve import and export processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay compliant.
9. 9. Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to internal teams on customs procedures and trade compliance requirements.
10. 10. Audits and Reporting: Support internal and external audits related to customs and trade compliance, and prepare regular reports on import/export activities.
11. 11. HS Code Classification: Accurately classify goods according to the Harmonized System (HS) codes.
12. 12. Valuation: Ensure proper customs valuation of goods in accordance with regulations.
13. 13. Continuous Improvement and Value Creation:
14. Partner with the Operations to drive continuous improvement efforts, leveraging digital transformation to enhance accuracy and resource efficiency.
15. Contribute to future investment planning by providing data-driven insights and supporting decisions aligned with operational goals and long-term strategies.
16. Work alongside the Operations team to schedules, ensuring that sourcing is optimized and aligned with operational demand.
17. Collaborate with peers to optimize distribution models and enhance resource utilization,minimizing inefficiencies.