Senior Executive

SS Supply Chain Solutions; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a skilled import logistics professional in Navi Mumbai to manage end-to-end import operations, liaise with CHA and freight forwarders, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance. You will generate KPI reports and drive process improvements across procurement, warehouse, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, and strong communication to optimize costs and ensure timely deliveries in a dynamic shipping environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Experience in import operations management and logistics coordination.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate regular reports on import performance metrics (KPIs: on-time delivery, clearance times, costs).
• Coordinate with CHA, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure smooth processing.
• Oversee documentation, BOE approvals, and expiry of import obligations.
• Engage with procurement, warehouse, and suppliers to align import activities.
• Monitor and optimize cost-saving opportunities in import logistics.

Skills

Trade regulations

Customs procedures

Import docs

Incoterms

Import operations

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Import software

Tools

Import management systems

Job description

• Experience in Import Shipments and Import Courier Shipments
• Receipt of original Shipping documents from planners/suppliers and Mail room
• To check shipping Documents and forward to respective CHA's for processing
• Checking and confirmation on draft BL received from suppliers
• Follow-up with CHA for ETA
• Follow-up with freight forwarder for quotation/ETA and shipping documents in case of Ex-work shipments
• Follow up with planners and forwarders in case of any discrepancy in shipping documents
• To check custom check list and give approval for BOE filling.
• To check duty payment request and forward to finance for payment
• Follow up with finance for duty payment
• Follow‑up with CHA for consignment clearance from port to CFS.
• In case of custom query co‑ordinate with CHA for timely closer and necessary documentation.
• Co‑ordinate with CHA for MRP Labelling in case of MRP products
• Insurance procedure in case of damaged material received at port.
• Co‑ordinate with transporter and CHA for material clearance from CFS to respective receiving locations.
• Close follow‑up with transporter for timely delivery.
• Circulating complete DSR report to planner on daily basis
• Circulation of Dashboard on daily basis
• Container detention and other additional charges approval from management
• Custom refund and other custom process
• Coordinate with respective planners and plant/warehouse for pending container delivery dates & movement
• Any other work related to import assign by team
• Download COA
• MBR & Other reports
• Misc report - FCL/LCL, DHL Supplier
• Courier Shipments (Extra Efforts)
• OI Shipments
• Detention and Late fees report - Weekly
• Uploading Set of Import documents and filling details of each shipments on IMEA portal
• Vehicle planning and sharing Eway bill request
• Sharing details of Ready for delivery sheet with all respective WH and planners
• Co‑ordinate with CHA for MRP Labelling in case of MRP products
• To check and share DO authority letter and Annexure declaration duly signed and stamped to CHA
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Generate regular reports on import performance metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs) like on-time delivery, customs clearance times, and cost analysis.
• Analyze import data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize import logistics.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, sales, warehouse) to ensure smooth coordination of import activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners including freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international suppliers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of: International trade regulations, customs procedures, import documentation, incoterms
• Strong experience in: Import operations management, logistics coordination, and supply chain management
• Proven leadership skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve complex issues related to import operations
• Proficiency in import management systems and software