Role & responsibilities

Container Booking & Shipment Coordination

- Book containers from various origin ports worldwide to India for FOB shipments
- Liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs to secure competitive freight rates and space
- Track shipment schedules, vessel ETAs/ETDs, and proactively resolve delays or rollovers
- Coordinate with overseas suppliers/vendors on shipment readiness and documentation

Customs Clearance

- Manage end-to-end import customs clearance processes ensuring compliance with Indian Customs regulations (Customs Act, FTP, DGFT guidelines)
- Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHAs) for Bill of Entry filing, duty assessment, and cargo examination
- Ensure accurate HS classification, duty calculation, and applicability of exemptions/concessions
- Handle DGFT-related documentation (IEC, licenses, RoDTEP, EPCG, Advance Authorization, etc. as applicable)
- Resolve customs queries, assessments, and clearance bottlenecks

CFS (Container Freight Station) Operations

- Oversee cargo handling, de-stuffing, and storage at CFS/ICDs
- Monitor container detention and demurrage; take proactive steps to minimize costs
- Coordinate with CFS operators for examination, sampling, and cargo release




- Ensure timely gate-out and last-mile delivery coordination

Documentation & Compliance

- Manage import documentation: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance, etc.
- Ensure compliance with FEMA, FTP, and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate records for audits and regulatory reporting

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Manage relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, CHAs, CFS/ICD operators, and transporters
- Negotiate freight, handling, and clearance charges to optimize logistics costs
- Coordinate internally with procurement, finance, and warehouse teams

Cost & MIS Management

- Monitor and control logistics costs (freight, customs duty, CFS, demurrage/detention)
- Prepare MIS reports on shipment status, cost analysis, and turnaround times

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong understanding of Incoterms (especially FOB), customs procedures, and import regulations
- Working knowledge of DGFT policies, Customs Act, and FTP
- Proficiency in shipping/logistics software and MS Excel
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
- Robust coordination and problem-solving abilities

📌 Exim Manager (Kolkata)
🏢 RKB Global Flux
📍 Kolkata