Sr. Manager - Import Commercial

Arvind; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Training & certifications

Inclusive culture

Employee discounts

Internal mobility

Job summary

Arvind Limited in Ahmedabad is seeking a Sr. Manager - Import Commercial to lead end-to-end commercial execution for the Import unit, coordinating documentation, compliance, shipments, and stakeholder follow-ups.

You will oversee CHA and freight forwarders, ensure accurate records, resolve issues, and support audit readiness in an onsite role based in Ahmedabad.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end export/import operations.
• Strong understanding of Indian Foreign Trade Policy and DGFT procedures.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end commercial activities for the Import unit and ensure timely execution of transactions.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners for documentation, approvals and movement follow-ups.
• Oversee customs clearance activities through CHAs and freight forwarders.
• Maintain accurate records and drive issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Support audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Commercial operations

Documentation control

Trade compliance

Shipment coordination

Record reconciliation

Cross-functional coordination

Process discipline

Team leadership

Vendor management

Logistics cost control

Regulatory matters

Foreign Trade Policy

Customs laws

DGFT procedures

DBK procedures

RoDTEP

RoSCTL

Advance Authorisation

EPCG

Tools

N/A

Job description

Sr. Manager - Import Commercial:

Sr. Manager

Role Overview

Designation Title: Senior Manager - Import Commercial

Department: Export Commercial

Business Unit: Import Commercial & Benefit, Export Commercial

Group Company: Arvind Limited

Location: Ahmedabad

Work Mode: Onsite

About Arvind Limited

Arvind is a diversified, innovation-led Indian enterprise with a rich legacy of excellence, integrity, and responsible growth. With deep roots in textiles, the company has evolved into a multi-business organization with capabilities spanning Textiles, Apparel, Retail, Advanced Materials, Environmental Solutions, Communication, Mobility, and Digital Solutions.

Driven by innovation, sustainability, and a strong customer-centric approach, Arvind continues to create products and solutions that make a meaningful impact across industries and communities. Its enduring legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building a better future make Arvind a dynamic organization for professionals looking to grow, innovate, and make a difference.

Role Summary

• Sr. Manager in Export Commercial, Grade M2, with 10-15 years of experience.
• Own commercial execution end to end for the business unit, ensuring smooth coordination across documentation, compliance, shipment movement, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Oversee customs clearance activities through Customs House Agents (CHAs), freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, transporters, and relevant authorities.
• Drive timely processing of transactions, accurate records, and issue resolution with internal teams and external partners.
• Support business continuity through strong commercial control, process discipline, and cross-functional coordination in an onsite role based in Ahmedabad.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commercial activities, ensuring timely execution of transactions and adherence to defined process requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support documentation, approvals, and movement-related follow-ups.
• Oversee customs clearance activities through CHAs, freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, transporters, and relevant authorities.
• Review records and transaction details to maintain accuracy, completeness, and commercial control.
• Track shipment status, highlight exceptions, and drive closure of pending issues within agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procedures, documentation standards, and internal control requirements.
• Support reconciliation of data, records, and reports for operational review and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational bottlenecks and improve turnaround time.
• Monitor process gaps, recommend corrective actions, and strengthen execution discipline across commercial workflows.
• Lead teams effectively to ensure smooth execution and accountability across responsibilities.
• Manage external service providers and ensure service delivery aligns with business requirements.
• Control logistics costs through effective monitoring, coordination, and process discipline.
• Handle regulatory matters independently and ensure timely closure of related requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Foreign Trade Policy, Customs laws, and DGFT procedures.
• Manage and support claims and benefits under DBK, RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, and EPCG.

Must-Have Skills

• Commercial operations
• Documentation control
• Trade compliance
• Shipment coordination
• Record reconciliation
• Cross-functional coordination
• Process discipline
• Team leadership
• External service provider management
• Logistics cost control
• Independent handling of regulatory matters
• Strong knowledge of Indian Foreign Trade Policy
• Strong knowledge of Customs laws
• Strong knowledge of DGFT procedures
• Practical expertise in DBK, RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, and EPCG

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Customs coordination
• Vendor follow-up
• Audit readiness
• MIS reporting

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Learning, Certifications & Career Growth Opportunities
• Inclusive & Collaborative Work Culture
• Employee Discounts and Corporate Travel Benefits
• Internal Growth & Cross-Functional Mobility

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