Approvals & Empanelment (Business Development)

Position:

Approvals & Empanelment (Business Development)

Location

Navi Mumbai (Seawoods)

Role Focus:

Assist in obtaining technical and statutory approvals, coordinating between internal teams (Sales, PDQC, Plants, Marketing, Legal) and external agencies (Government bodies, Contractors, Vendors, Consultants). Ensure smooth submission flow and maintain documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Approval Planning & Tracking - Maintain a schedule of approval timelines and submission deadlines. Update status and escalations regularly, including weekly tracker updates and progress tracking through digital platforms.
• Documentation & Query Resolution - Help prepare technical submittals such as material datasheets, compliance statements, statutory forms, and compile them under the Reporting Manager guidance.
• Stakeholder Coordination (Internal and External) - Liaise with internal divisions and external authorities, arranging site visits or audits as needed, including statutory payments.
• Approval Submission & Follow-up - Submit approval packages, monitor progress, follow up with authorities or third-party labs, and highlight delays promptly to the reporting officer.
• Record Maintenance - Maintain logs of submitted documents, renewal dates, approvals, expirations, and resubmissions.
• Reporting Duties - Assist in preparing weekly and daily reports & MIS on approvals, bottlenecks and next steps.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Civil, or Allied).

Experience: 3-10 years in coordination, liaison, empanelment & approvals of products & solutions, preferably in steel, infrastructure, or heavy manufacturing.

Technical Knowledge:

Understanding approval types, steel grades, applications, manufacturing processes, and IS Codal provisions

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel along with efficient usage of AI tools.

Communication:

Clear verbal and written communication; comfortable escalating issues and engaging with PSU and Government bodies.