We are looking for an experienced Import & ExportManager to manage and coordinate international shipments, import and exportoperations, customs clearance, and related logistics activities for alarge-scale semiconductor project in Dholera, Gujarat.
Theideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian import/exportregulations, customs procedures, documentation, freight forwarding, and customsclearance, preferably with experience handling industrial, engineering,construction, or semiconductor/project cargo.
Theposition will be based at the Trico Ahmedabad office and will require travel tothe Dholera project site for a minimum of 50% of the time.
KeyResponsibilities
- Manage end-to-end import and exportactivities for the semiconductor project.
- Coordinate international shipmentswith suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, airlines,and transporters.
- Manage customs clearance activitiesand ensure timely clearance of imported materials and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Indian customsregulations, import/export policies, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Review and verify commercialinvoices, packing lists, bills of lading/airway bills, certificates of origin,insurance documents, and other shipment documentation.
- Coordinate with CHA/customs brokersfor Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill, examination, assessment, duty payment, andclearance processes.
- Monitor shipment status from originto final delivery at the Ahmedabad/Dholera project site.
- Coordinate transportation of projectcargo from ports/airports to the Dholera site.
- Support planning and execution ofheavy, oversized, critical, and time-sensitive project shipments.
- Maintain accurate records ofimport/export documentation and customs clearance status.
- Track customs duties, taxes, freightcosts, demurrage, detention, and other shipment-related costs.
- Coordinate with procurement, project,finance, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Identify potential customs,logistics, and shipment-related risks and proactively resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with companyprocedures, project requirements, and applicable Indian laws.
- Prepare regular MIS reports onshipment status, customs clearance, pending documents, and logisticsactivities.
- Support audits and provide requireddocumentation to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics,Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevantexperience in Import & Export, International Logistics, CustomsClearance, or Project Logistics.
- Strong knowledge of Indianimport/export and customs clearance processes .
- Experience coordinating with CHA/customsbrokers, freight forwarders, ports, airports, and government authorities .
- Experience handling internationalshipments and project cargo.
- Good understanding of import/exportdocumentation and compliance requirements.
- Experience in industrial,construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or semiconductorprojects will be an advantage.
- Strong communication and coordinationskills.
- Good working knowledge of MSOffice/Excel and reporting tools.
- Fluent in English – speaking,reading, and writing.
- Willingness to travel to Dholeraat least 50% of the time .