Logistics / Packing & Shipments

Valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in India is seeking an experienced Logistics professional to manage end-to-end export, import, and domestic logistics for project shipments, valves, spares, and engineered products.

You will coordinate with freight forwarders, ensure regulatory compliance, optimise freight costs, and manage documentation accuracy from pickup to delivery across multiple modes.

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

• Manage end‑to‑end Export shipments by Air, Sea, Courier, and Multimodal transportation.
• Coordinate shipment bookings with freight forwarders and shipping lines; review export documentation.
• Coordinate international imports and monitor shipment status; liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Evaluate freight quotations and negotiate rates; manage relationships with logistics providers.
• Plan shipment schedules based on project requirements and coordinate cargo readiness.
• Review shipping checklists, maintain shipment records, and ensure GST, IEC, E‑Way Bill compliance.
• Act as central point of contact between Customers, Project Teams, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Packing & Shipping, Finance, and Forwarders.

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

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Shipment Tracking Systems

ODeX & Port Community Systems

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 SCOMET 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 Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Shipment Tracking Systems Logistics Reporting & Analytics ODeX and Port Community Systems Digital Documentation Management
• 7. Leadership & People Skills Team Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Performance Management Team Coordination Resource Planning Decision Making Conflict Resolution
• 8. Business & Communication Skills Stakeholder Management Customer Relationship Management Vendor Relationship Management Negotiation Skills Cross‑functional Coordination Effective Communication Escalation Management
• 9. Personal Competencies Problem Solving Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Accountability Time Management Proactive Approach Result Orientation Continuous Improvement Mindset

Executive Summary for JD

Core Competencies: EXIM Operations | Customs Compliance | Freight & Transportation Management | Export & Import Documentation | Project Logistics | Cost Optimization | Vendor Management | SAP/ERP | Team Leadership | Stakeholder Management | Negotiation | Problem Solving | Continuous Improvement.

http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.