Associate - Customs Clearance

Candidate Expectations

Experience:

Relevant experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Customs, SEZ/STPI Compliance, or Trade Compliance.

Skills Mandatory:

SEZ compliance, STPI compliance, Customs operations and clearance, Import/Export operations, DGFT regulations, Trade compliance, Customs clearance and BOE processing, Asset de-bonding, Inter-Unit Transfers (IUT), Asset lifecycle management, Inventory reconciliation

Candidate Industry:

Preferred experience in Logistics / Supply Chain / Customs / Trade Compliance / SEZ-STPI operations.

BPO / KPO / GBS / GCC / GSS / Captive Shared Services experience

Education and Certification

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant disciplineDetailed Job DescriptionJD:The Procurement Logistics, Supply Chain Customs Clearance Executive will be responsible for managing logistics, customs, SEZ/STPI compliance, asset governance, regulatory documentation, and related operational activities
• The role requires a Logistics and Compliance professional with expertise in SEZ, STPI, Customs, Import/Export Operations, Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance, Facility Closure Projects, De-bonding, E-waste Disposal, and Government Liaison
• Key Responsibilities:Manage customs clearance activities for imports, exports, and domestic procurements across SEZ and STPI units
• Handle SEZ/STPI compliance processes, including documentation, filings, approvals, and liaison with government authorities
• Coordinate Inter-Unit Transfers (IUT), asset movements, de-bonding, and duty payment activities
• Manage asset tracking, bond register maintenance, inventory reconciliation, and audit support
• Facilitate invoice endorsement processes and statutory approvals to ensure compliance and tax benefits for SEZ operations
• Support facility setup, expansion, consolidation, and closure projects, including regulatory approvals and asset disposal activities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including IT, Procurement, Finance, and Facilities
• Manage coordination with external vendors, customs brokers, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure compliance with SEZ, STPI, Customs, DGFT, and other statutory regulations
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with logistics and compliance activities
• Manage multiple projects and compliance-driven initiatives simultaneously
• Support asset disposal and e-waste disposal activities as part of facility transition and closure initiatives
• Drive operational efficiency while ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance
• Key Deliverables:Timely and compliant customs clearance
• Accurate SEZ/STPI documentation and filings
• Effective management of IUT, asset movements, de-bonding, and duty payments
• Accurate asset tracking and inventory reconciliation
• Maintenance of bond registers and compliance records
• Timely invoice endorsement and statutory approvals
• Successful execution of facility setup, expansion, consolidation, and closure activities
• Effective coordination with government authorities, customs brokers, vendor