Job Title: Import Manager – International Logistics & Trade Compliance

Location: Chennai

Experience: 8–12 Years (Minimum 5 years in Electronics/Consumer Durables Import is Mandatory)

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / Consumer Durables / EMS / Technology Distribution

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Import Manager to lead end-to-end international import operations, customs clearance, and trade compliance for imports primarily from China. The ideal candidate should have solid expertise in customs regulations, freight management, import documentation, and electronics-specific regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end import operations from supplier shipment to warehouse delivery.
Handle customs clearance through CHAs and ensure timely cargo release.
Ensure compliance with BIS, WPC, EPR, DG Handling, Foreign Trade Policy, and Customs regulations.
Classify products using HS Codes and leverage applicable FTAs for duty optimization.
Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, CHAs, and overseas suppliers.
Monitor shipments from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Zhuhai,



Qingdao, Busan, Xiamen, Ningbo, Tianjin, Singapore, etc.
Negotiate freight rates, SLAs, and logistics contracts.
Minimize demurrage and detention by implementing pre-clearance strategies.
Perform landed cost analysis and validate freight, CHA, duty, and logistics invoices.
Manage marine insurance and cargo damage/loss claims.
Drive logistics cost optimization while maintaining compliance.

Mandatory Skills
Import Operations
International Logistics
Customs Clearance
ICEGATE
Customs Compliance
CHA Management
Freight Forwarding
Shipping Lines
BIS
WPC
EPR
DG Handling
HS Code Classification
Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW)
Bill of Entry
Landed Cost Analysis
Ocean Freight
Air Freight
Vendor Management
SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Advanced MS Excel

Preferred Industry
Electronics Manufacturing
EMS
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Durables
Mobile Manufacturing
Technology Distribution

📌 Import Manager International Logistics & Compliance Chennai
🏢 TVS Electronics
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