Senior Executive - Inbound EXIM & Customs Clearance

Role & responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end customs clearance and documentation for import shipments (Bulk, Container, and Air), including Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB, COO, MTC, Insurance, etc.
• Verify import documentation and checklists and process filing of Bills of Entry (BOE).
• Maintain daily coordination with customers, CHA, port teams, and transporters for smooth operations.
• Liaise with shipping lines, CFS, port authorities, and port operations teams.
• Possess sound knowledge of duty structures applicable to steel, auto, engineering goods, and related products.
• Coordinate with Customs officials for assessment, examination, handling of queries, adjudication, and obtaining Out of Charge (OOC), if required or deputed
• Track vessel arrivals, examination status, and clearance timelines to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with customers for Delivery Order (DO) and monitor demurrage and detention to minimize costs.
• Maintain accurate operational records and provide regular status updates to clients and internal teams.
• Handle and support air shipments, especially for small-volume steel cargo.
• Manage import container shipments, including knowledge of CFS operations and procedures.
• Demonstrate good proficiency in computer systems and operational software.
• Possess strong knowledge of domestic transportation operations (road and rail), including preparation of dispatch documents such as LR, e-way bill, etc.
• Have a clear understanding of 3PL logistics concepts and operations.
• Coordinate with transporters and rail operators, and arrange appropriate types of vehicles as per customer requirements and cargo movement plans.

Preferred candidate profile

• Hands-on experience in import customs clearance for bulk, container and air shipments.
• Good understanding of Customs procedures, BOE Filing, duty structures and import regulations.
• Experience coordinating with CHA, Customs officials, shipping lines, CFS, port authorities and transporters.
• Exposure to break-bulk vessel operations particularly for steel, automobile, engineering goods or related products.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation, including invoice, packing list BLA/AWB, COO, MTC, Insurance and related documents
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel and relevant ERP/logistics or customs systems.
• Detail-oriented and compliance focused with strong ownership of operational activities.