Job Title: Sourcing & Export Operations Manager

Location: Anderi East, Mumbai, India

Role Overview:
Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Procurement
- Identify and procure high-quality products from key sourcing hubs for eg. Cumin from Ahmedabad, Turmeric from Salem, Onions from Nashik, Red Chilli from Guntur & other fruits, vegetables, and spices across India.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers, traders, mandis, and aggregators through frequent visits.
- Ensure best pricing, favorable payment terms, consistent supply.
- Evaluate and source both organic and non-organic products based on client requirements
- Monitor market trends, seasonality, and price fluctuations

2. Quality Control & Product Knowledge
- Possess in-depth knowledge of product grades, specifications, sorting, grading, and packaging standards, export quality benchmarks.
- Conduct quality checks at source or coordinate inspections through SGS agency.
- Ensure compliance with international quality standards.

3. Export Documentation & Compliance




- Should have knowledge of export documentation including for eg: Bill of Lading (BL), Shipping Bill, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Health Certificate etc.
- Coordinate closely with CHA & Shipping lines to ensure smooth customs clearance, correct paper work, timeline adherence.
- Ensure compliance with export regulations and country-specific requirements

4. Logistics & Shipping Coordination
- Maintain solid working relationships with: CHA agents, Shipping lines, Transporters
- Negotiate freight rates and manage transportation efficiently
- Oversee dispatch planning, container loading, and timely shipment execution
- Optimize packaging and logistics costs

5. International Client Handling
- Communicate effectively with global clients (UAE, Indonesia, China, Russia, etc.)
- Manage inquiries, order processing, and shipment updates
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Handle negotiations and ensure cli

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