Senior Manager – Imports (Procurement)

Beco; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Beco in Mumbai is seeking an experienced imports leader to manage end-to-end activities from shipment planning to delivery. You will lead a team, coordinate with global suppliers and partners, and drive cost-efficient sourcing and compliant operations.

The role requires 8-12+ years in Imports/International Logistics, strong negotiation skills, and stakeholder leadership to optimize landed costs across procurement, finance, and warehousing.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in Imports / International Logistics / Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures, tariffs, duties, and import documentation.
• Experience in managing overseas suppliers, CHAs, freight forwarders, and international logistics.
• Strong commercial negotiation and cost-optimization skills.
• Good understanding of import compliance and LC processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Graduate in any discipline; Supply Chain / Logistics qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete Imports function, from shipment planning to final delivery.
• Manage relationships with overseas suppliers, CHAs, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics partners.
• Identify and develop overseas suppliers while driving cost-effective sourcing.
• Negotiate freight, logistics, and other import-related costs to optimize landed cost.
• Monitor import shipments and ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Ensure accurate and timely import documentation and compliance with customs procedures, tariffs, licenses, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with Finance on import bills, payments, LC documentation, and related processes.
• Prepare and review Import MIS covering shipments, costs, vendor performance, and key activities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Factory, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve lead times, and streamline import processes.
• Lead and mentor the Imports team and ensure timely execution of responsibilities.

Skills

Imports expertise

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Job description

ROLE

• Lead and manage the complete Imports function, from shipment planning to final delivery.
• Manage relationships with overseas suppliers, CHAs, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics partners.
• Identify and develop overseas suppliers while driving cost-effective sourcing.
• Negotiate freight, logistics, and other import-related costs to optimize landed cost.
• Monitor import shipments and ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Ensure accurate and timely import documentation and compliance with customs procedures, tariffs, licenses, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with Finance on import bills, payments, LC documentation, and related processes.
• Prepare and review Import MIS covering shipments, costs, vendor performance, and key activities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Factory, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve lead times, and streamline import processes.
• Lead and mentor the Imports team and ensure timely execution of responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8-12+ years of experience in Imports / International Logistics / Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures, tariffs, duties, and import documentation.
• Experience in managing overseas suppliers, CHAs, freight forwarders, and international logistics.
• Strong commercial negotiation and cost-optimization skills.
• Good understanding of import compliance and LC processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Graduate in any discipline; Supply Chain / Logistics qualification is an advantage.