Import Manager

**Job Title:** Import Manager Shipment & Documentation

**Experience:** 2-3 Years

**Qualification:** Graduate/Postgraduate from a reputed college or university

**Salary:** 30,000-50,000 per month

**Industry:** Imports, International Trade, Polymers & Chemicals

**Location:** Agra

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Import Manager to manage import shipments, coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and ensure the timely completion of all import-related documentation and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and monitor import shipments from dispatch at the origin port to arrival and delivery at the destination.
• Handle and verify import documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and other relevant documents.
• Monitor vessel schedules, container movements, ETA updates, transshipment, and shipment delays.
• Coordinate customs clearance, duty payments, port handling, and transportation to the warehouse or factory.
• Maintain shipment-wise records, documentation, and import tracking reports.
• Follow up on pending documents and resolve discrepancies to avoid demurrage, detention, and other unnecessary costs.
• Coordinate with internal accounts and purchase teams for import payments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of import costs, shipment status, and delivery timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in import logistics, shipment tracking, or import documentation.
• Graduate or postgraduate from a reputed college or university.
• Good knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, and customs clearance.
• Strong communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, email communication, and shipment tracking portals.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience in importing polymers, plastics, chemicals, or industrial raw materials will be preferred.

Ideal Candidate

A responsible and organized professional who can independently manage import shipments end-to-end, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure timely delivery while minimizing avoidable logistics costs.