Deputy General Manager

Customs Operations Support

• Lead and drive the Customs, EXIM and Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) compliance function for Tata Motors across all business units and locations.
• Formulate and implement customs and trade compliance strategies to ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing duty costs and supply chain efficiency.
• Provide oversight on import and export operations, including customs clearance, documentation, duty payments, and regulatory compliances.
• Govern customs classification, valuation, rules of origin, exemption notifications, FTA benefits, and allied customs matters to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead implementation and management of export promotion and duty-saving schemes including EPCG, RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, Advance Authorization, and other FTP incentives.
• Develop and monitor a robust compliance framework for tracking export obligations, license conditions, and statutory commitments under FTP and Customs laws.
• Represent the organization before Customs, DGFT, and other government authorities for assessments, audits, investigations, policy matters, and dispute resolution.
• Drive litigation management and prepare strategic submissions, replies, appeals, and representations in customs and FTP-related proceedings.
• Monitor changes in Customs, FTP, trade agreements, and international trade regulations, and assess their impact on business operations.
• Provide strategic guidance on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Rules of Origin, Customs valuation implications, and cross-border supply chain transactions.
• Lead customs audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal governance initiatives to strengthen trade compliance controls.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Taxation, and Legal teams to ensure seamless trade compliance across business processes.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, logistics partners, consultants, industry associations, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive automation, digitalization, and analytics initiatives in customs and EXIM processes to improve efficiency, visibility, and compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Customs and EXIM team, fostering a culture of compliance excellence, continuous improvement, and capability building.
• Support business expansion, localization, and global sourcing initiatives through proactive customs and trade advisory.

GST Operation Support

• Provide GST support for day-to-day plant operations.
• Monitor movement of goods sent to and received from job workers
• Ensure compliance with FOC & job work transactions and file ITC 04 return
• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for ITC eligibility before issuance.
• Review blocked credit transactions and identify corrective actions.
• Ensure E Waybill vs Invoice reconciliation and respond to GST department queries relating to the same
• Support operations team for any GST or E Way Bill related issues during movement of goods

Expert knowledge of the Customs Act.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Working knowledge of ERP/SAP System

2. Leadership Behavior

Stakeholder handling experience

Good communication skills

3. Educational Qualification

CA / CMA/ MBA/ FT Diploma

4. Technical Skill required

Experience in GST and Customs/EXIM domain. Experience in manufacturing industry, automotive sector preferred.

5. Language Proficiency

English and Hindi

6. Experience Required

10 to 15 Years