Logistics / Packing & Shipments

valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Chennai is seeking a senior Logistics professional to manage end-to-end export, import, and domestic logistics for projects, valves, spares, and engineered products.

You will ensure timely shipment execution, regulatory compliance, freight optimization, and accurate documentation while coordinating with customers, freight forwarders, brokers, transporters, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Logistics, EXIM, Freight Forwarding, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Valve, Oil & Gas, EPC, or Industrial Equipment industries.
• Strong understanding of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Clearance, EOU, and Export Compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Export logistics management for air, sea, courier, and multimodal transport.
• Coordinate export documentation including invoice, packing list, LUT, origin certificate.
• Import logistics and customs clearance coordination with brokers.
• Freight forwarder and vendor management including rate negotiation.
• Shipment planning and execution with scheduling, readiness, and tracking.
• Documentation & compliance including GST, IEC, E-Way Bill.
• Stakeholder coordination across customers, project teams, and manufacturing.
• KPI monitoring for on-time shipment and cost savings.

Skills

Export & Import Operations

Customs Procedures

Freight Forwarding Management

EXIM Documentation

Project Logistics

Transportation Management

Vendor Management

SAP/ERP Knowledge

Cost Optimization

Negotiation Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving & Risk Management

Logistics Planning

Tools

SAP/ERP System

Job description

Department

Logistics / Packing & Shipments

Position Summary

Manage end-to-end Export, Import, and Domestic Logistics operations for project shipments, valves, spares, and engineered products. Ensure timely shipment execution, regulatory compliance, freight optimization, customs clearance, documentation accuracy, and coordination with customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, transporters, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Export Logistics Management

Manage end-to-end export shipments by Air, Sea, Courier, and Multimodal transportation. Coordinate shipment bookings with freight forwarders and shipping lines. Review and approve export documentation including: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, LUT, Certificate of Origin, Fumigation Certificate, End User Declaration, SCMET related documents.

Monitor shipment milestones from cargo pick-up until customer delivery. Ensure compliance with customer-specific and country-specific export requirements.

Import Logistics & Customs Clearance

Coordinate international imports and monitor shipment status. Review BOE checklists and customs documentation. Support EOU, IGCR, duty exemption and bonded import processes. Liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders for customs queries, OOC, BOE filing, and cargo delivery. Ensure timely clearance to avoid demurrage, detention, and storage charges.

Freight Forwarder & Vendor Management

Evaluate freight quotations and transit time options. Negotiate freight rates and service conditions. Manage relationships with logistics service providers. Track logistics provider performance. Resolve operational escalation and shipment exceptions. Support RFQ activities and logistics cost optimization initiatives.

Shipment Planning & Execution

Plan shipment schedules based on project requirements. Coordinate cargo readiness, vehicle arrangement, and transporter deployment. Monitor container stuffing, trailer loading, e-seal management, and cargo securing activities. Ensure shipment movements meet customer delivery commitments. Coordinate urgent and critical project shipments.

Documentation & Compliance

Review shipping checklists before customs filing. Maintain accurate shipment records and logistics documentation. Ensure GST, IEC, E-Way Bill, and customs compliance requirements are fulfilled. Verify shipping documents before cargo dispatch. Support audits related to EXIM and logistics operations.

Stakeholder Coordination

Act as a central point of contact between: Customers, Project Teams, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Packing & Shipping, Finance, Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers.

Communicate shipment status, delays, risks, and action plans. Escalate critical issues to management and drive closure.

KPI Ownership

• On-time Shipment Dispatch
• On-time Delivery Performance
• Freight Cost Savings
• Customs Clearance Lead Time
• Documentation Accuracy
• Logistics Compliance Adherence
• Freight Forwarder Performance
• Customer Satisfaction
• Reduction of Detention/Demurrage Costs

Required Competencies

• Export & Import Operations
• Customs Procedures
• Freight Forwarding Management
• EXIM Documentation
• Project Logistics
• Transportation Management
• Vendor Management
• SAP/ERP Knowledge
• Cost Optimization
• Negotiation Skills
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Risk Management

Preferred Experience

• 8-10 years in Logistics, EXIM, Freight Forwarding, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Valve, Oil & Gas, EPC, or Industrial Equipment industries.
• Strong understanding of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Clearance, EOU, and Export Compliance processes.

Key Skills Required - Logistics Process (Export, Import, EXIM & Domestic Logistics)

1. • EXIM & Trade Compliance
   • Export and Import Operations
   • Customs Regulations & Procedures
   • DGFT, FEMA, GST, LUT Compliance
   • Shipping Bill & Bill of Entry (BOE) Management
   • SCOMET and Regulatory Documentation
   • Incoterms 2020 Knowledge
   • International Trade Compliance
2. • Logistics & Freight Management
   • Air Freight Operations
   • Ocean Freight Operations
   • Domestic Transportation Management
   • Freight Forwarder Coordination
   • Shipping Line & Carrier Management
   • Project Cargo Logistics
   • Container Planning & Shipment Execution
   • Warehouse and Distribution Coordination
3. • Documentation Management
   • Commercial Invoice & Packing List Review
   • Certificate of Origin Management
   • BL / AWB Documentation
   • Customs Clearance Documentation
   • E-Way Bill Processing
   • Documentation Accuracy & Compliance Control
   • Audit Documentation Management
4. • Planning & Project Management
   • Shipment Scheduling
   • Cargo Readiness Planning
   • Delivery Tracking & Monitoring
   • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
   • Critical Shipment Management
   • Project Logistics Coordination
   • KPI Monitoring & Reporting
5. • Commercial & Cost Management
   • Freight Cost Analysis
   • RFQ Evaluation & Vendor Selection
   • Rate Negotiation
   • Budget Management
   • Logistics Cost Optimization
   • Demurrage & Detention Control
   • Savings Initiative Management
6. • Systems & Digital Skills
   • SAP / ERP Knowledge
   • Micro