Category Lead C&L (Import)

About the role

Responsibilities

On-Time Shipment Clearance: Ensure timely custom clearance of imported shipments to facilitate prompt delivery to the plant. Coordinate with relevant parties to minimize delays. Minimize Detention, Interest, and Penalty Charges for Import Shipment: Achieve customs clearance without incurring detention charges by optimizing processes and adhering to timelines, thus avoiding additional costs. Vendor Payment: Oversee timely payments to suppliers to maintain good relationships and ensure the smooth flow of materials. Monitor payment cycles to prevent disruptions. Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to customs regulations and compliance requirements. Regularly audit processes to prevent non-compliance and its associated risks. Availing Duty Benefits: Maximize utilization of available duty benefit schemes, including Advance License, EPCG, and IGCR. Ensure proper documentation and compliance to leverage these benefits effectively. Innovation: Integrating advanced technologies, such as automation and AI, to streamline customs clearance processes, enhance logistics operations, and improve efficiency across the supply chain. Digitalization/Data-Driven Decision Making: Driving the adoption of digital tools like customs management systems, shipment tracking platforms, and predictive analytics to optimize logistics workflows and make informed, datad-riven decisions. Organizational & Culture Building: Fostering a culture of compliance, efficiency, and collaboration by empowering teams with the knowledge and tools to align with customs regulations and company logistics goals. Leadership in Change Management: Leading the implementation of new technologies and processes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption during changes. People Development: Leading from the front & being accountable for the professional growth of your teams. Developing/conducting/promoting training & learning initiatives to enhance skills & empowering them to take ownership of key processes and decisions. Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Shift Incharge - Import Logistics

• Import Team

• Procurement Department

• Logistics Team Key Stakeholders - External:

• Suppliers

• Customs Authorities

• Freight Forwarders

• Importers

Qualifications

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Work Experience (Range of years): 8-12 years of experience in import logistics, including experience in managing import processes and teams, with strong knowledge of customs regulations.