Import Manager (International Logistics & Compliance)

Job Title: Import Manager – International Logistics & Trade Compliance

Location: Chennai

Experience: 8–12 Years (Minimum 5 years in Electronics/Consumer Durables Import is Mandatory)

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / Consumer Durables / EMS / Technology Distribution

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Import Manager to lead end-to-end international import operations, customs clearance, and trade compliance for imports primarily from China. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in customs regulations, freight management, import documentation, and electronics-specific regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import operations from supplier shipment to warehouse delivery.
• Handle customs clearance through CHAs and ensure timely cargo release.
• Ensure compliance with BIS, WPC, EPR, DG Handling, Foreign Trade Policy, and Customs regulations.
• Classify products using HS Codes and leverage applicable FTAs for duty optimization.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, CHAs, and overseas suppliers.
• Monitor shipments from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Zhuhai, Qingdao, Busan, Xiamen, Ningbo, Tianjin, Singapore, etc.
• Negotiate freight rates, SLAs, and logistics contracts.
• Minimize demurrage and detention by implementing pre-clearance strategies.
• Perform landed cost analysis and validate freight, CHA, duty, and logistics invoices.
• Manage marine insurance and cargo damage/loss claims.
• Drive logistics cost optimization while maintaining compliance.

Mandatory Skills

• Import Operations
• International Logistics
• Customs Clearance
• ICEGATE
• Customs Compliance
• CHA Management
• Freight Forwarding
• Shipping Lines
• BIS
• WPC
• EPR
• DG Handling
• HS Code Classification
• Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW)
• Bill of Entry
• Landed Cost Analysis
• Ocean Freight
• Air Freight
• Vendor Management
• SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics ERP
• Advanced MS Excel

Preferred Industry

• Electronics Manufacturing
• EMS
• Consumer Electronics
• Consumer Durables
• Mobile Manufacturing
• Technology Distribution