Department: Purchase
Designation: Engineer Purchase (Import)
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education: B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial Engineering
Job Purpose
Responsible for import procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, productive coordination with suppliers and logistics partners, compliance with import regulations, and achievement of cost reduction targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and plan imported parts based on MRP requirements.
- Coordinate with overseas suppliers for order execution and shipment schedules.
- Manage communication with freight forwarders for import shipments.
- Monitor shipment ETA/ETD and ensure timely material availability.
- Negotiate freight charges and optimize logistics costs.
- Verify import documentation and ensure compliance with customs requirements.
- Coordinate customs clearance activities through assigned CHA.
- Ensure timely filing of BOE and completion of import-related statutory requirements.
- Process MIGO and GRN transactions and monitor Goods-in-Transit (GIT).
- Coordinate with QA and suppliers to resolve quality issues related to imported materials.
- Prepare MIS reports related to imports, freight costs, and GIT status.
- Coordinate with Finance for import costing and monthly reporting.
- Drive localization initiatives for imported parts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and import-export regulations.
Mandatory Skills
- Import Purchase & International Procurement
- MRP Planning & Material Scheduling
- Customs Clearance, BOE & Import Documentation
- Freight Management & Logistics Coordination
- SAP MM (MIGO/GRN)