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 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 robust 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

📌 Logistics and Customs Operations Lead (Chennai)
🏢 TVS Electronics
📍 Chennai