Imports And Logistics Executive

Drip Capital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Drip Capital is seeking a skilled Import Operations professional at our Mumbai location to streamline end-to-end import processes. You will manage shipment planning, tracking, and customs clearance to ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic sales.

You will handle high-value documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams. Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and ERP/SAP proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, logistics or related field is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in import operations, customs clearance, or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation, customs procedures, HS classification, and duty structures.
• Experience handling high-value shipments with cost and risk awareness.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills for freight, clearance, and logistics costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import operations including shipment planning, tracking, and customs clearance for domestic sales.
• Handle import documentation such as invoices, packing lists, BL/AWB, COO, insurance, and regulatory certificates with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and DGFT requirements.
• Monitor risks related to customs duty, demurrage, detention, delays, and pilferage.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, warehouses, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Negotiate with CHAs, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to reduce costs and improve clearance speed.
• Track shipment timelines and resolve issues to avoid delays and extra costs.
• Support process improvements to enhance clearance speed, cost efficiency, and accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain import MIS, cost reports, and documentation for audits and management review.

Skills

Import documentation

Customs procedures

HS classification

Duty structures

Cost & risk control

Stakeholder coordination

Freight & logistics negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication under pressure

ERP/SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Location : Chakala, Andheri East

Shift Timings : 10am - 7pm

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import operations including shipment planning, tracking, and customs clearance to ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic sales.
• Handle high-volume and high-value import documentation such as invoices, packing lists, BL/AWB, COO, insurance, and regulatory certificates with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, DGFT requirements, and other applicable import laws to mitigate duty and compliance risks.
• Monitor and control risks related to customs duty, demurrage, detention, delays, and pilferage.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, warehouses, overseas suppliers, and internal teams (finance, sales, planning).
• Negotiate with CHAs, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to achieve cost savings through optimized freight rates, reduced demurrage/detention, and faster clearance.
• Track shipment timelines proactively and resolve operational issues to avoid delays and additional costs.
• Support process improvements to enhance clearance speed, cost efficiency, and compliance accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain import MIS, cost reports, and documentation records for audits and management review.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in import operations, customs clearance, or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation, customs procedures, HS classification, and duty structures.
• Experience managing high-value shipments with exposure to cost and risk control.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills for freight, clearance, and logistics cost optimization.
• High attention to detail with strong compliance and risk-management orientation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP or logistics management systems preferred.