Senior Executive - EXIM

Location: Lucknow

ABOUT ARBOREAL

Arboreal is an award-winning ingredient technology company focused on developing and commercialising innovative functional ingredients and formulation solutions for the food and nutraceutical industries.

We partner with leading and challenger brands to create superior products across taste, texture, nutrition and functionality, while enabling cleaner labels, better consumer experiences and improved product economics.

Our innovation platforms span alternative proteins, sugar reduction, cacao-based ingredients, functional nutrition and nutraceutical solutions. By combining ingredient science, formulation expertise, process innovation and manufacturing capabilities, Arboreal enables brands to develop and scale category-defining products.

Arboreal is co-founded and led by Swati Pandey (IIT, Imperial College London), Manish Chauhan (BITS Pilani, London Business School), and Suresh Chander (University of Helsinki, Anna University).

For its pioneering work, Arboreal has received national and international recognitions, including the National Startup Award – Food Processing (2021), BIRAC Grant from the Department of Biotechnology, Cartier Women's Initiative Award – APAC, and Women Transforming India Award by NITI Aayog, amongst others.

As Arboreal enters its next phase of growth, we are building the financial and organisational architecture required to scale into a large, professionally managed and institutionally governed ingredient technology company.

Role Description

We are seeking an operational Senior Executive – Import & Export to execute daily international trade activities, streamline customs clearance workflows, and maintain flawless trade compliance. Reporting to cross-functional stakeholders and working closely with leadership, you will manage day-to-day import-export documentation, coordinate with CHAs and logistics partners, track shipments, and drive efficiency across our global supply chain.

• Trade & Operations Execution: Execute day-to-day import and export procedures, supporting shipments across containers, bonded warehousing, and drop shipments. Ensure 100% accuracy in international trade documentation.

• Customs Coordination & Digital Tools: Workdirectly with Customs House Agents (CHAs) for smooth clearance. Utilize ICEGATE and customs portals for real-time tracking, accurate tariff classification (HSN), and duty submission.

• Cost Tracking & Vendor Liaison: Support cost optimization by monitoring freight invoices, tracking transit times to eliminate demurrage and detention charges, and reviewing CHA performance metrics.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, tax, HSE, warehouse, and transportation teams to eliminate shipment delays and ensure seamless end-to-end logistics execution.

• Compliance & Audits: Maintain strict adherence to regional and international trade regulations, supporting internal audits and trade certification initiatives (such as AEO).

Key Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of operational experience in Import & Export processes, ideally within the food or nutraceutical ingredients sector.

• Strong hands-on experience with ICEGATE, CHA coordination, shipping documentation, HSN code identification, and duty structures.

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.

• Strong organizational agility, execution focus, clear communication skills, and an ability to independently solve operational supply chain bottlenecks.

What We Offer

• Competitive Growth-Linked Pay: CTC ranging from ₹6–15 LPA (Fixed + Incentives tied to performance) with ESOP opportunities for long-term contributors.

• Direct Leadership Access: Work alongside company Founders and senior leadership in a fast-scaling startup ecosystem.

• Fast-Track Career Path: Accelerated learning and personal development in a merit-driven environment.