Sr. Manager
Role Overview
Designation Title: Senior Manager - Import Commercial
Department: Export Commercial
Business Unit: Import Commercial & Benefit, Export Commercial
Group Company: Arvind Limited
Location: Ahmedabad
Work Mode: Onsite
About Arvind Limited
Arvind is a diversified, innovation-led Indian enterprise with a rich legacy of excellence, integrity, and responsible growth. With deep roots in textiles, the company has evolved into a multi-business organization with capabilities spanning Textiles, Apparel, Retail, Advanced Materials, Environmental Solutions, Communication, Mobility, and Digital Solutions.
Driven by innovation, sustainability, and a strong customer-centric approach, Arvind continues to create products and solutions that make a meaningful impact across industries and communities. Its enduring legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building a better future make Arvind a dynamic organization for professionals looking to grow, innovate, and make a difference.
Role Summary
- Sr. Manager in Export Commercial, Grade M2, with 10-15 years of experience.
- Own commercial execution end to end for the business unit, ensuring smooth coordination across documentation, compliance, shipment movement, and stakeholder follow-up.
- Oversee customs clearance activities through Customs House Agents (CHAs), freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, transporters, and relevant authorities.
- Drive timely processing of transactions, accurate records, and issue resolution with internal teams and external partners.
- Support business continuity through strong commercial control, process discipline, and cross-functional coordination in an onsite role based in Ahmedabad.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end commercial activities, ensuring timely execution of transactions and adherence to defined process requirements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support documentation, approvals, and movement-related follow-ups.
- Oversee customs clearance activities through CHAs, freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, transporters, and relevant authorities.
- Review records and transaction details to maintain accuracy, completeness, and commercial control.
- Track shipment status, highlight exceptions, and drive closure of pending issues within agreed timelines.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procedures, documentation standards, and internal control requirements.
- Support reconciliation of data, records, and reports for operational review and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational bottlenecks and improve turnaround time.
- Monitor process gaps, recommend corrective actions, and strengthen execution discipline across commercial workflows.
- Lead teams effectively to ensure smooth execution and accountability across responsibilities.
- Manage external service providers and ensure service delivery aligns with business requirements.
- Control logistics costs through effective monitoring, coordination, and process discipline.
- Handle regulatory matters independently and ensure timely closure of related requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Indian Foreign Trade Policy, Customs laws, and DGFT procedures.
- Manage and support claims and benefits under DBK, RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, and EPCG.
Must-Have Skills
- Commercial operations
- Documentation control
- Trade compliance
- Shipment coordination
- Record reconciliation
- Cross-functional coordination
- Process discipline
- Team leadership
- External service provider management
- Logistics cost control
- Independent handling of regulatory matters
- Strong knowledge of Indian Foreign Trade Policy
- Strong knowledge of Customs laws
- Strong knowledge of DGFT procedures
- Practical expertise in DBK, RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, and EPCG
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Customs coordination
- Vendor follow-up
- Audit readiness
- MIS reporting
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
- Learning, Certifications & Career Growth Opportunities
- Inclusive & Collaborative Work Culture
- Employee Discounts and Corporate Travel Benefits
- Internal Growth & Cross-Functional Mobility
Application Consent
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Skills Required
- 10-15 years of relevant experience
- Commercial operations experience
- Documentation control
- Trade compliance experience
- Shipment coordination
- Record reconciliation
- Cross-functional coordination
- Process discipline
- Team leadership
- External service provider management
- Logistics cost control
- Independent handling of regulatory matters
- Knowledge of Indian Foreign Trade Policy
- Knowledge of Customs laws
- Knowledge of DGFT procedures
- Practical expertise in DBK, RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, and EPCG
- Customs coordination
- Vendor follow-up
- Audit readiness
- MIS reporting
What We Do
Arvind is a textile and apparel company that has operated since 1931, providing integrated, multi-fibre fashion solutions from fibres and fabric through finished garments. It produces woven fabrics and apparel across formal and casual categories, while also developing advanced materials and operating brands and retail businesses. The broader group additionally works in engineering, environmental solutions, real estate, and telecommunications.
