Job Description

Position Description
Business Division: CSM AgChem
Department: Commercial
Location: Vadodara/Mumbai
Position Title:
Team Member - Import Clearances and Inbound Logistics
Level: Junior/Middle Management
Reporting To:
Lead - Import Logistics, Export Benefits and Port Warehouse Management
Position Purpose
The Team Member - Inbound logistics is responsible for timely clearance and movement of imported goods .The role is responsible for activities such as coordinating with external agencies like CHAs, Shipping lines, Customs, transporters and internal stakeholders like sourcing, stores and finance team.
Strategic Responsibilities

• Plan and execute timely port clearance of imported raw materials for Panoli ,Jambusar and Udaipur locations
• Liaise with Government authorities to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements

Operational Responsibilities

• Timely import clearance by coordinating with purchase and plant teams internally and customs and CHA externally.
• Allocating shipments to CHAs, verifying import check list, ensuring timely filing of Bills of Entry and instructing to move material to plant or Bonded warehouse
• Coordinating with Banks and CHAs for timely delivery of original negotiable documents.
• Duty payment request and follow up with Finance for payment
• Follow-up with transporter for timely placement of vehicles and monitor their performance
• Coordination with Bonded Warehouse for delivery and other issues
• Follow-up with Shipping line for DO /Damage container /other issues
• Resolution of Customs query as and when required
• Processing of CHAs and transporter invoices for timely payment to suppliers by coordinating with Accounts payable team
• Maintaining proper MIS to track department KPIs
• Involvement in execution and driving departmental initiatives for cost savings ,process improvement or IT enablement

Financial Responsibilities
People Responsibilities
Education Qualification
B.Com / M.Com; PG - MBA/PGDM Graduate - Any specialization. Master of International Business preferred.
Work Experience
10-12 years of experience in Imports
Industry to be Hired from
Preferable chemical/pharma industry
Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of SAP
• Sound Knowledge of Customs ,Bonded Warehouse and SEZ

Interaction Complexity and Team Work
Interaction
Frequency
Purpose of Interaction
Internal:
Head Supply Chain & Logistics, Respective plant Stores Heads
Monthly/Daily
Updating the monthly performance and statutory regulations, Raw material planning and delivery issues
External: Customs ,Banks, CHAs & Transporters, Shipping Lines
As required, Daily
Query resolution and document availability, For smooth import clearance and movement

Skills Required