Supply Chain Manager - Import

Supply Chain Manager – Import

About the company

Raphe mPhibr Pvt. Ltd is India's largest R&D-driven UAV manufacturer, revolutionizing aerospace with indigenously developed, cutting-edge drone technology. Our UAVs have flown over 1 million kilometres across diverse terrains and weather conditions.

With 900+ talented professionals trained at premier institutions like MIT, Georgia Tech, IITs, and NITs and state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facilities, we design and build almost every component of our UAVs in-house. Our expertise spans Aerodynamics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Software, and AI, enabling us to create comprehensive and customized end-to-end solutions.

Recognized for our rapid growth and inclusive culture, we were recently named LinkedIn's Top 10 Startups 2024 and honoured with the FICCI Women's Empowerment Award. Beyond work, we foster a collaborative, fun, and inclusive workplace, supported by unique events and thoughtful policies that reflect our commitment to our people We innovate for a better society!

We innovate for a better society!

Do you want

• The opportunity to work alongside highly innovative and technical minds
• A competitive salary based on your skills
• To make sure every critical import clears customs and reaches us on the promised date, at a landed cost we can defend

Job Brief:

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager - Import to own how every imported component & material reaches Raphe, from supplier dispatch to customs clearance and goods receipt. You will maintain CHA relationships and run compliant import operations, including controlled-goods paperwork, keep landed cost under control, and recover fast when a shipment slips. You will lead a team of logistics and imports specialists and use data to show what is working.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing team If yes, then let's solve the real problems and innovate newer possibilities. Sounds interesting Come, join us on this incredible journey!

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Essential Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Indian customs procedures, documentation and duty handling.
• Experience managing shipping documents (invoice, packing list, AWB/BL) and customs clearance with brokers.
• Hands-on experience with import licensing and controlled-goods paperwork (DGFT, SCOMET, end-user certificates).
• Strong working relationships with Custom Housing Agents (CHAs) and freight forwarders, and the ability to brief and manage them.
• Working knowledge of export-control classification for controlled electronics (EAR / dual-use).
• Strong understanding of Incoterms: where cost, risk and delivery transfer, and how that affects landed cost.
• Experience choosing air, sea or courier, and briefing and managing international freight forwarders.
• Experience in delivery management: track every open import against the promised date and drive recovery on critical lines.
• Understanding of payment terms, liability, warranty and penalty clauses well enough to spot risk.
• Team leadership skills, with the ability to coach and develop others.

Preferred Skills:

• Logistics cost management: consolidating shipments, controlling premium freight and balancing speed against cost.
• Disruption planning: alternate routes and recovery actions lined up before a disruption.
• Exposure to government or defence procurement rules.
• Background in aerospace, defence, drone (UAS) or a related high-tech industry is a plus.

As Supply Chain Manager - Import, you will:

• Own import operations at Raphe, from supplier dispatch to customs clearance and goods receipt.
• Ensure every import is compliant, with documents, licences, end-user certificates and classifications in place before shipment.
• Manage customs brokers and international freight forwarders, and hold them to agreed timelines and costs.
• Choose the freight mode and Incoterms for each shipment that protect the date at the lowest landed cost.
• Track every open import against its promised date, spot delays early and drive recovery on critical lines.
• Run a disciplined overdue-shipment list and escalate with dates.
• Coordinate goods receipt with stores and quality so imported material is booked in and released quickly.
• Control duty, freight and premium-freight costs, and consolidate shipments.
• Line up alternate routes and recovery actions for critical imports before a disruption.
• Share meaningful insights with leadership, such as landed cost, clearance times, on-time delivery and premium-freight spend.
• Lead and develop a team of logistics and imports specialists.
• Document what is learned about parts, suppliers and systems so the next person starts faster.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
• Certification in international trade, EXIM or customs procedures (e.g. IIFT, FIEO, Customs Broker license) is a plus.
• 6–10 years of experience in import operations, EXIM or international logistics, with at least 2 years leading a team.