Senior Manager Imports and Exports - Advance License -Ekkatuthangal (Chennai)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Manager / Senior Manager EXIM

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Ekkatuthangal, Chennai

Experience: 15+ Years

Maximum CTC: 25 Lakhs per annum

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced EXIM professional with 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Advance Licence, Import & Export Operations, DGFT procedures, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, and Export Documentation.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete EXIM function, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing import/export processes, and coordinating with DGFT, Customs, CHA, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete Export & Import (EXIM) operations of the organization.
• Handle Advance Authorisation / Advance Licence processes from application through fulfilment and closure.
• Strong knowledge of DGFT regulations, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Customs procedures, and export-import compliance.
• Prepare and manage documentation related to Advance Authorisation, Export Obligation, Redemption, and Closure.
• Monitor and ensure timely fulfilment of Export Obligation (EO) against Advance Licences.
• Coordinate with DGFT, Customs, CBIC, ports, banks, CHA and freight forwarders.
• Manage import of raw materials, components, machinery and other materials under applicable schemes.
• Handle export documentation including Shipping Bills, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading/Airway Bills, Certificates of Origin and related documents.
• Ensure accurate classification of products under HSN/HS Codes and applicable customs duties.
• Monitor customs clearance and resolve documentation or regulatory issues.
• Coordinate with internal Purchase, Finance, Stores, Production, Sales and Logistics teams for smooth EXIM operations.
• Track import/export shipments, lead times, freight costs, customs duties and associated expenses.
• Manage Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC/e-BRC), Foreign Inward Remittance and banking documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI, DGFT and Customs regulations applicable to EXIM activities.
• Maintain proper records of licences, authorisations, shipping documents and statutory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for duty savings, cost optimization and process improvement.
• Liaise with consultants and regulatory authorities on complex EXIM matters.
• Conduct periodic reviews of EXIM performance, pending licences, export obligations and compliance status.
• Develop and implement robust systems and controls for EXIM documentation and compliance.

Key Expertise Required

• Advance Authorisation / Advance Licence
• DGFT & Foreign Trade Policy
• Export Obligation Management
• Import & Export Documentation
• Customs Clearance & Procedures
• CHA / Freight Forwarder Management
• HSN / HS Code Classification
• Duty Structure & Customs Compliance
• BRC / e-BRC
• LC & Export Banking Documentation
• FEMA & RBI Regulations
• Export Incentive Schemes
• Vendor & Logistics Coordination
• EXIM Cost Optimization

Candidate Profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in EXIM operations within a manufacturing organization.
• Robust hands-on experience in Advance Licence / Advance Authorisation is mandatory.
• Should have extensive exposure to DGFT, Customs and export-import regulatory processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage the EXIM function and resolve regulatory issues.

Interested candidate can call me at

Thanks and Regards

L Sainath Jayaram

SAI HR CONSULTANTS

DIRECTOR TALENT ACQUISITION

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