Category Lead C&L (Import)

Job description

**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.