What You’ll Do

- End-to-End Import Management
- Manage complete import lifecycle from PO issuance to final delivery
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and CHA for seamless shipment execution
- Plan and track shipments (Air/Sea) ensuring adherence to timelines

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- Documentation &
- Compliance
- Review and validate import documents:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading (BL) / AWB
- Certificate of Origin
- Ensure compliance with:
- DGFT regulations
- Customs Act & import policies
- HS Code classification and duty structures
- Handle import licenses and certifications if required

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- Customs Clearance Coordination
- Liaise with CHA for timely clearance of shipments
- Verify correctness of Bill of Entry filing
- Ensure duty payments and avoid demurrage/detention
- Resolve customs queries and audit requirements

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- Freight &
- Cost Optimization
- Negotiate freight rates with forwarders and shipping lines
- Monitor and reduce logistics costs (freight, duty, warehousing)
- Analyze landed cost and identify cost-saving opportunities

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- Shipment Tracking &
- MIS Reporting
- Track shipment status and proactively handle delays
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders
- Maintain MIS reports on:
- Shipment performance
- Freight costs
- Delivery timelines





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- Vendor &
- Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with:
- Overseas suppliers
- Freight forwarders
- Customs brokers
- Coordinate with internal departments: procurement, finance, warehouse

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- Risk &
- Issue Management
- Identify operational bottlenecks and resolve import-related issues
- Manage risks like shipment delays, documentation errors, compliance issues
- Ensure cargo insurance coverage

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- Warehouse &
- Last-mile Coordination
- Plan inbound movement from port to warehouse
- Coordinate transporters for final delivery
- Ensure proper goods receipt and inspection

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- Finance &
- Payment Coordination
- Validate freight and CHA invoices
- Ensure timely duty and statutory payments

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- Process Improvement &
- Digitization
- Drive improvements in logistics processes and lead time reduction
- Work on ERP/SAP systems for shipment tracking and reporting
- Implement best practices in import operations

Qualifications ?

- Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain / Logistics / Commerce / Business Administration
- 8+ years in Import Logistics / International Supply Chain

Skills

- Experience in manufacturing, trading, or distribution industries preferred

📌 Associate Analyst - Logistics (Chennai)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Chennai