Hi,

We're hiring for Trade Operations Specialist

Job location: Bangalore (India)

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

- Execute assigned import, export, and transit activities in accordance with established procedures and governance frameworks
- Support endtoend movement of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), finished goods (FG), and other dutiable or nondutiable materials, from material availability at origin through customs clearance and physical receipt at destination
- Prepare, validate, and maintain trade and customs documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Coordinate customs clearance activities with customs brokers and relevant service providers,supporting timely and compliant release of goods
- Support logistics handoffs across transportation providers, customs, and destination sites to ensure continuity of material flows
- Monitor trade execution status, identify routine issues, and escalate exceptions, delays, or compliance risks in line with defined escalation protocols
- Support monitoring of trade service provider performance, including documentation quality, service delivery, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate trade execution data in ERP and traderelated systems, supporting reporting, visibility, and audit readiness
- Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to trade execution status and documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying execution issues and process improvement opportunities

Team Leadership & People Management

- No direct people management responsibility
- Works collaboratively within the trade operations and supply chain teams

Stakeholder & External Interface

- Internal: Supply Chain,



Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Compliance, Planning
- External: Customs brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, export warehouse vendors, regulatory authorities (as required)

Key Decision Rights

- Executes trade activities within defined procedures and authority limits
- Escalates compliance, execution, and service provider issues in accordance with governance frameworks

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5-9 years of experience in trade operations, international logistics, or customs coordination
- Adequate knowledge of international trade regulations and customs processes
- Experience preparing or supporting trade documentation
- Language knowledge will be an added advantage (Korean / Japanese / Chinese / Bahasa)
- Proficiency in ERP /SAP systems and standard office tools

Ideal Candidate Requirements

- 5-9 years of experience in trade operations, customs brokerage support, freight forwarding, or international logistics
- Working knowledge of customs clearance processes and trade documentation
- Exposure to crossborder movements of materials or finished goods
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage routine execution issues and escalate appropriately

Competencies & Skills

- Trade execution and documentation accuracy
- Compliance awareness and procedural discipline
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Stakeholder coordination and communication
- Time management and prioritization

Working Conditions

- Multicountry or international operational workplace
- Hybrid or onsite working in line with company policy
- Occasional travel as required

📌 Trade Operations Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Cielo Talent
📍 Bengaluru