Job Title: Deputy Manager / Manager Logistics, EXIM & Customs
Experience: 10–14 Years
Qualification: Graduation / Post Graduation in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or Business Administration. MBA preferred.
Location: Ramayapatnam, Kavali, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Renewable Energy / Solar Manufacturing
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Logistics, EXIM & Customs professional to manage day-to-day domestic and international logistics operations for our integrated solar manufacturing facility.
The candidate will be responsible for operational logistics coordination, import/export execution, customs clearance, transportation planning, vendor management, commercial negotiations, logistics cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination. The role requires strong operational ownership, excellent stakeholder connectivity, and the ability to ensure uninterrupted material movement and timely deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Day-to-Day Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
- Manage daily domestic and international logistics activities, ensuring timely dispatch, shipment movement, and material delivery.
- Coordinate with procurement, production, engineering, warehouse, finance, accounts, and other internal departments for logistics requirements.
- Ensure timely availability and movement of raw materials, machinery, consumables, finished goods, and operational materials.
- Monitor shipment schedules, delivery timelines, vehicle placement, and material movement.
- Resolve daily operational issues, shipment delays, transportation bottlenecks, and vendor-related challenges.
- Establish effective coordination between suppliers, transporters, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure uninterrupted logistics operations to support manufacturing and business requirements.
2. Import & Export Operations:
- Manage end-to-end import and export shipments, including shipment planning, documentation, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery.
- Coordinate with overseas suppliers, OEMs, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and Customs House Agents (CHAs).
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Bills of Entry, shipping instructions, and other EXIM documentation.
- Monitor vessel schedules, ETAs, ETDs, shipment tracking, and cargo delivery.
- Coordinate customs clearance, port operations, cargo evacuation, and transportation to the plant.
- Manage export documentation, shipping arrangements, proof of export, and related statutory requirements.
- Handle shipment discrepancies, documentation issues, and operational escalations.
3. Customs & Regulatory Compliance:
- Manage customs clearance activities and ensure compliance with applicable Customs regulations, DGFT policies, and Foreign Trade Policy.
- Handle EPCG, IGCR, MOOWR, AEO, DPD, and other applicable customs facilitation and compliance programs.
- Coordinate license applications, amendments, utilization monitoring, statutory returns, and export obligation tracking.
- Review Bills of Entry, customs declarations, HS/HSN classification, valuation, and duty applicability.
- Liaise with Customs, DGFT, GST authorities, CHAs, and consultants for regulatory approvals and issue resolution.
- Maintain statutory documentation, compliance records, and audit-ready reports.
4. Domestic Logistics & Transportation Management:
- Manage daily transportation requirements, vehicle placement, dispatch planning, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with transporters for domestic shipments, stock transfers, supplier deliveries, and site movements.
- Optimize loadability, vehicle utilization, route planning, and transportation costs.
- Manage FTL, LTL, containerized transportation, and specialized cargo requirements.
- Ensure proper transportation documentation, e-way bills, LR/GR, and delivery records.
- Monitor transporter performance, delivery timelines, and service quality.
- Resolve vehicle delays, breakdowns, shortages, damages, and transportation disputes.
5. Vendor Management & Commercial Operations:
- Prepare RFQs, commercial scopes, quotations, and comparative statements for logistics services.
- Conduct vendor evaluation, rate negotiations, commercial finalization, and contract management.
- Manage freight forwarders, CHAs, shipping lines, transporters, warehouses, and logistics service providers.
- Review freight quotations, transportation rates, customs clearance charges, and service provider tariffs.
- Verify logistics invoices, freight bills, detention, demurrage, and other applicable charges.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounts for invoice verification, bill submission, payment processing, and settlement.
- Drive cost optimization, vendor development, and continuous commercial improvements.
6. Warehouse & Material Coordination:
- Coordinate with warehouse teams for material receipt, unloading, GRN, stock movement, and inventory reconciliation.
- Ensure timely material availability and delivery to production and operational departments.
- Monitor warehouse capacity, material handling, storage, and dispatch requirements.
- Coordinate with SAP and warehouse teams for accurate inventory records and material movement.
- Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of material discrepancies.
7. MIS, Reporting & Operational Controls:
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly logistics MIS.
- Track shipment status, vehicle placement, delivery schedules, freight costs, and customs clearance.
- Monitor logistics expenditure, detention, demurrage, port storage, and vendor performance.
- Maintain shipment tracking reports, logistics dashboards, and operational records.
- Establish SOPs, process controls, and reporting mechanisms.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements and automation.
8. Team Management & Stakeholder Coordination:
- Lead and supervise logistics, EXIM, customs, and transportation team members.
- Coordinate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, service providers, and external authorities.
- Manage operational escalations and ensure timely resolution of logistics issues.
- Establish accountability, performance standards, and efficient working processes.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across all logistics functions.
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Strong expertise in day-to-day logistics operations, domestic transportation, EXIM, and customs clearance.
- Practical knowledge of EPCG, IGCR, MOOWR, DGFT, AEO, DPD, and customs regulations.
- Strong understanding of freight forwarding, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and transportation planning.
- Expertise in vendor management, commercial negotiations, RFQ preparation, freight costing, and invoice verification.
- Proficiency in SAP SD / MM, logistics MIS, shipment tracking, and reporting.
- Strong coordination skills with procurement, production, warehouse, finance, suppliers, transporters, and logistics service providers.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple operational requirements and resolve issues independently.
- Strong leadership, ownership, and execution capabilities.
Preferred Experience:
- 10–14 years of experience in Logistics, EXIM, Customs, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience in manufacturing, renewable energy, solar, power, EPC, or industrial sectors.
- Strong hands-on experience in daily logistics operations and cross-functional coordination.
- Proven expertise in customs compliance, freight management, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization.
- Experience managing logistics teams and operational responsibilities independently.
- Willingness to work at the Ramayapatnam manufacturing facility.
Growth Opportunities:
- Lead end-to-end logistics and EXIM operations for a large-scale manufacturing facility.
- Exposure to international trade, customs compliance, and integrated supply chain operations.
- Career advancement to senior management roles based on performance.
- Opportunity to contribute to renewable energy manufacturing and sustainable industrial development.
Candidate Profile: A highly experienced, hands‑on logistics professional with strong operational knowledge, excellent coordination capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to independently manage daily logistics activities while ensuring timely material movement, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.