Category Lead C&L (Import)

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Mundra, Kachchh, Gujarat, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Utilities
The Role
Lead import customs and logistics to ensure timely clearance and delivery, minimize detention and penalty costs, manage vendor payments, ensure compliance, optimize duty benefits (Advance License, EPCG, IGCR), drive digitalization and process innovation, build team capability, and lead change management with internal and external stakeholders.
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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8-12 years of experience in import logistics, including managing import processes and teams.
  • Strong knowledge of customs regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with duty benefit schemes such as Advance License, EPCG, and IGCR.
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The Company
HQ: Ahmedabad, GUJARAT
20,544 Employees

What We Do

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its transport logistics and energy utility portfolio businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY

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