Import Manager (International Logistics & Compliance)

<p><strong>Job Title: </strong> Import Manager – International Logistics &amp; Trade Compliance </p><p><strong>Location: </strong> Chennai </p><p><strong>Experience: </strong> 8–12 Years <em>(Minimum 5 years in Electronics/Consumer Durables Import is Mandatory) </em> </p><p><strong>Industry: </strong> Electronics Manufacturing / Consumer Durables / EMS / Technology Distribution </p><p><strong>Job Description </strong> </p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Import Manager </strong> to lead end-to-end international import operations, customs clearance, and trade compliance for imports primarily from <strong>China </strong>. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in customs regulations, freight management, import documentation, and electronics-specific regulatory compliance. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong> </p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end import operations from supplier shipment to warehouse delivery. </li><li>Handle customs clearance through CHAs and ensure timely cargo release. </li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>BIS, WPC, EPR, DG Handling </strong>, Foreign Trade Policy, and Customs regulations. </li><li>Classify products using <strong>HS Codes </strong> and leverage applicable FTAs for duty optimization. </li><li>Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, CHAs, and overseas suppliers. </li><li>Monitor shipments from <strong>Shenzhen, Shanghai, Zhuhai, Qingdao, Busan, Xiamen, Ningbo, Tianjin, Singapore </strong>, etc. </li><li>Negotiate freight rates, SLAs, and logistics contracts. </li><li>Minimize demurrage and detention by implementing pre-clearance strategies. </li><li>Perform landed cost analysis and validate freight, CHA, duty, and logistics invoices. </li><li>Manage marine insurance and cargo damage/loss claims. </li><li>Drive logistics cost optimization while maintaining compliance. </li> </ul><p><strong>Mandatory Skills </strong> </p><ul><li>Import Operations </li><li>International Logistics </li><li>Customs Clearance </li><li>ICEGATE </li><li>Customs Compliance </li><li>CHA Management </li><li>Freight Forwarding </li><li>Shipping Lines </li><li>BIS </li><li>WPC </li><li>EPR </li><li>DG Handling </li><li>HS Code Classification </li><li>Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW) </li><li>Bill of Entry </li><li>Landed Cost Analysis </li><li>Ocean Freight </li><li>Air Freight </li><li>Vendor Management </li><li>SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics ERP </li><li>Advanced MS Excel </li> </ul><p><strong>Preferred Industry </strong> </p><ul><li>Electronics Manufacturing </li><li>EMS </li><li>Consumer Electronics </li><li>Consumer Durables </li><li>Mobile Manufacturing </li><li>Technology Distribution </li> </ul><p><br /></p>