What you’ll do:

1. 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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2. Documentation & Compliance

- Review and validate import documents:

o Commercial Invoice
o Packing List
o Bill of Lading (BL) / AWB
o Certificate of Origin

- Ensure compliance with:

o DGFT regulations
o Customs Act & import policies
o HS Code classification and duty structures

- Handle import licenses and certifications if required

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Shipment Tracking & MIS Reporting

- Track shipment status and proactively handle delays
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders
- Maintain MIS reports on:

o Shipment performance
o Freight costs
o Delivery timelines




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6. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Manage relationships with:

o Overseas suppliers
o Freight forwarders
o Customs brokers

- Coordinate with internal departments: procurement, finance, warehouse

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7. 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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8. 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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9. Finance & Payment Coordination

- Validate freight and CHA invoices
- Ensure timely duty and statutory payments

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10. 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 (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Tamil Nadu