Company: Centena International Group

URL: www.centena.com

Designation: Manager Supply Chain Management

Location: Chennai Chetpet (Corporate Office) &

- Padi (Warehouse)

Business Units: Maritronics India &

- Auto ID Systems

About Centena Group India (www.centena.com)

Centena Group India operates through Maritronics India and Auto ID Systems, delivering advanced marine electronics, navigation solutions, and industrial automation/identification systems across domestic and international markets.

Role Summary

We are seeking a agile and experienced Manager Supply Chain Management to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across both business verticals. The role will be responsible for procurement, logistics, import-export compliance, warehousing, freight forwarding, trade documentation, and regulatory adherence while managing a 5-member SCM team.

The ideal candidate must possess strong expertise in international trade, customs compliance, banking instruments, and multi-country logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1 Supply Chain &

- Operations Management

Lead end-to-end SCM operations including procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution.

Manage operations across Chennai Corporate Office (Chetpet) and Warehouse (Padi).

Supervise and develop a 5-member SCM team.

Drive process improvements, cost optimization and operational efficiency.

Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal compliance protocols.

2 Import &

- Export Management

Handle multi-country imports and exports (Asia, Europe, Middle East, etc.).

Manage complete export & import documentation:

Coordinate with CHA (Custom House Agents), freight forwarders, and clearing agents.

Ensure timely customs clearance and avoid demurrage/detention costs.

3 Freight Forwarding &

- Logistics

Manage freight forwarding (Air &

- Sea).





Negotiate freight rates with international logistics partners.

Monitor shipment tracking, transit time, and cost control.

Handle cross-border shipments and multi-leg logistics.

Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

4 HSN Classification &

- Taxation Compliance

Expertise in HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code classification:

Accurate classification of marine electronics and auto ID products.

Determining applicable customs duties and GST rates.

Managing duty drawback, exemptions, and concessional duties.

Ensure compliance with DGFT regulations.

Maintain proper documentation for audits.

WPC Licensing / DPL

5 Customs &

- Trade Compliance

Handle customs import/export procedures.

Manage

E-way bills

ICEGATE documentation

DGFT licensing (if applicable)

Oversee compliance with

Foreign Trade Policy

FEMA guidelines

RBI regulations

Ensure proper handling of restricted and regulated items.

6 GST &

- Mercantile Trade

Manage GST compliance related to:

Imports (IGST on imports)

Exports (Zero-rated supplies)

Handle Mercantile Trade Transactions

Third-country trade (goods shipped from supplier country to customer country without entering India)

RBI compliance

7 High Sea Sales

Manage High Sea Sale transactions:

Agreement documentation

Duty implications

GST treatment

Customs endorsement procedures

Coordinate with buyers and CHA for seamless clearance.

8 INCOTERMS Expertise

Strong working knowledge of INCOTERMS 2020:

EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP, DAP, FCA, etc.

Advise sales team on appropriate trade terms.

Assess risk transfer, insurance, and cost implications.

9 Letter of Credit (LC) &

- Banking

Handle LC transactions (Import &

- Export).

Coordinate with banks for

LC Drafting

LC amendments

Negotiation of documents

Inventory & .

📌 Manager Supply Chain Management (India)
🏢 Centena International Services
📍 India