Role & responsibilities ROLE PURPOSE To lead end-to-end import supply chain operations, from demand forecasting and procurement planning through customs clearance and delivery. The role ensures uninterrupted material availability at optimal landed cost, while maintaining full compliance and building a robust forecasting and planning system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Import forecasting and planning
- Develop rolling import forecasts in coordination with Sales, Purchase and Finance teams.
- Plan order quantities, shipment schedules and inventory cover based on demand, lead times and supplier capacity.
- Maintain a long-term view on supplier risks, duty changes and recommend action. 2. Shipment tracking and control
- Track shipments from supplier dispatch to final delivery through a live tracker (ETD/ETA, vessel, container status, free days).
- Proactively escalate delays and disruptions and implement corrective action. 3. Customs clearance and compliance
- Oversee Bill of Entry filing, assessment, examination and duty payment with the CHA.
- Verify HS classification, applicable duties,



BIS/anti-dumping requirements and FTA benefits.
- Ensure compliance with Customs, DGFT, FEMA and other regulations. 4. Vendor management
- Negotiate rates and manage CHAs, freight forwarders, shipping lines and insurers.
- Maintain service-level scorecards. 5. MIS and reporting
- Prepare monthly reports on import performance: on-time arrival, clearance time, demurrage, landed cost and supplier performance. 6. Overall Logistics
- Coordinating port-to-warehouse movement and dispatches to customers, with timely, damage-free delivery.
- Selecting and negotiating with transporters, and controlling freight costs.
- Coordinating with Warehouse, Sales and Accounts on dispatch schedules, delivery confirmation and freight billing.
- Driving continuous improvement in turnaround time and service levels. Preferred candidate profile
- Hands-on experience with ICEGATE, DGFT portal and ERP (Tally/SAP); robust Excel skills.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

📌 Associate Manager Import Planning and Logistics (Bengaluru)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Bengaluru