Job Description

Job Summary:

A leading fresh fruits importer in India is seeking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented staff to join their team as Team Lead- Import & Export Documentation. The primary focus of this role will be to

support the logistics and documentation aspects of their Import operations. The successful candidate will be

responsible for coordinating with internal and external operations to ensure timely and efficient Import of

our shipments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

? Overseeing and coordination throughout the Import & Export process with the stakeholders from the

point of placing orders until the point of sale.

? Assist with resolving any documentation discrepancies or issues that may impact shipment clearance,

before it reaches the destination and communicate effectively about it with the concerned parties

? Timely track & trace of the shipment status, providing regular updates to internal teams and with the

exporters, if necessary, also inform the delay or early reaching of consignments

? Identify and resolve shipment issues, communicating with concerned teams and collaborate with

them to optimize the Import processes and improve efficiency.

? Maintain accurate records of shipments, including tracking information and documentation for audit

purposes.

? Maintaining and provide MIS reports to the management and team

? Send the final documents to CHA, track the original shipment documents courier status before the

container arrives the destination, plan to dispatch the shipment and container movement to

warehouse.

? Efficient in drafting Emails to suppliers and official letters related to the shipments to government

authorities involved.

? Verifying and confirming of Bill of Entry / Shipping Bill checklists pre-arrival.

? Stay updated on changes in Import regulations and documentation requirements.

? Look after the annual return filing of FSSAI and updating of the IEC in DGFT

? Provide general administrative support to the Import operations team as needed

? Checking and maintaining necessary licenses validity for the smooth functioning of Import business

? Preparing KYC documents, Annual Indemnity bond with shipping lines and customs brokers

? Acting as a key person of contact with suppliers, CHA's, Banks and Internal departments

Required Skills:

? Bachelor's degree in business, international trade, Logistics or a related field.

? Strong understanding of Import & Export regulations, documentation requirements, and INCO terms.

? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

? Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

? Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

? Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

? proactive mindset

? Prompt interaction with all levels of an organization; lead effectively as well as follow supervision.

? Minimum of 5 years' experience in Import & Export industry or Customs house brokers or Shipping

line NVOCCS or forwarding companies.

? Multilinguist proficiency is added advantage especially Hindi

Normal Shift - Full Time: 9:30 - 5:30

Requirement - Immediate or Joining within 10 days of notice period

Health insurance benefits, Yearly performance bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?35,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• 1. What is your present age?

2. Where is your current location?
3. Where is your native place?
4. Do you have minimum 5 years of Minimum of 5 years' experience in Import & Export industry or Customs house brokers or Shipping
line NVOCCS or forwarding companies.?

(Requirement - Immediate or Joining within 10 days of notice period)
5. What is your present salary?
6. What is your expected salary?
7. If selected, can you join immediately within 10 days ?
8. What is the specific reason that you are looking for a job change?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• Tally: 5 years (Required)
• Logistics: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Hindi (Required)

Location:

• Kochi, Kerala (Required)

Work Location: In person