Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager - Ocean Freight & EXIM Operations
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Job Description - Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - EXIM Operations
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Company: Group Bayport
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Department: Supply Chain Logistics - International Trade Operations
Position: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - EXIM Operations
Experience: 5-12 Years
We are looking for an experienced EXIM professional to independently manage end-to-end Export, Import and Cross-Trade operations, ensuring timely shipment execution, documentation accuracy, customs compliance and cost control across domestic and international business operations.
Key Responsibilities - Manage end-to-end Export Import operations from shipment booking to delivery and documentation closure.
- Handle Sea Air shipments, including FCL/LCL operations and coordination with freight forwarders, CHA and overseas agents.
- Prepare, verify and maintain commercial and shipping documentation, including Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, Bill of Lading/AWB, Certificate of Origin, Insurance and other required documents.
- Coordinate with CHA/customs for classification, valuation, customs filing, examination and shipment clearance.
- Manage Import of raw materials, consumables, spares and capital goods for SEZ/DTA operations.
- Handle Third-Country / Cross-Trade shipments, including switch BL, third-party invoicing, origin documentation and related compliance.
- Ensure correct application of HSN/HS classification, Incoterms and applicable EXIM regulations.
- Monitor demurrage, detention and free-time, taking proactive action to avoid additional costs.
- Manage and evaluate freight forwarders, CHA and overseas agents against agreed service levels and commercial terms.
- Verify freight/CHA/agent invoices and coordinate with Finance for timely settlement.
- Maintain a live shipment tracker and provide regular MIS/reporting on shipment status, freight cost, demurrage/detention, claims and chargebacks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FEMA, DGFT, SEZ and customs requirements.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Finance, Customer Experience and overseas teams for smooth shipment execution.
Candidates must have:
- Strong hands-on experience in both Export AND Import operations - export-only profiles will not be considered.
- Practical experience in Third-Country / Cross-Trade / Merchanting Trade.
- Experience in Sea Freight and preferably Air Freight.
- Strong knowledge of Shipping Bill, Bill of Entry, BL/AWB, COO, Invoice, Packing List and customs documentation.
- Working knowledge of SEZ/DTA operations and customs procedures.
- Knowledge of HS classification, valuation, Incoterms 2020, DGFT and FEMA requirements.
- Experience managing freight forwarders, CHA and overseas agents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly professional email correspondence.
- Strong stakeholder-management and coordination skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel/MIS.
Candidates from the following backgrounds can be considered:
- Freight Forwarding / NVOCC / CHA
- Corporate EXIM / International Trade
- Manufacturing / Export-oriented organizations
- SEZ / EOU / Bonded Warehouse
- Companies handling high-SKU/customized products
- Experience with Marketplace/Retail Partner logistics will be an added advantage.
- Graduate in any discipline.
- PG qualification in International Business / Foreign Trade / Supply Chain preferred.
- Customs/Trade certification will be an added advantage.
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Skills
Air FreightDGFTsezOcean FreightPackagingLogisticsSupply ChainFreight ForwardingExport ImportMIS
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Printing & Publishing
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Group Bayport is an innovative printing company comprising six global e-commerce brands - BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, GMO, & Neon Earth.
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