Foreign Trade Professional (Immediate Joiner)

We are seeking a seasoned Foreign Trade / EXIM professional with 10-12 years of hands-on experience in managing end to end international trade operations. The role demands strong functional expertise in import/export compliance, customs regulations, logistics management, and trade governance, along with the ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization's EXIM function, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and seamless coordination across stakeholders including customs authorities, logistics partners, internal stakeholders, and global counterparts.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement robust foreign trade strategies aligned with business objectives; Ensure full compliance with applicable customs laws, FTP provisions, DGFT regulations, export control norms, sanctions frameworks, and anticorruption statutes; Drive risk mitigation initiatives and maintain audit readiness at all times; Oversee end-to-end import and export processes including documentation, customs clearance, freight movement, and last-mile coordination; Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all EXIM documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, Certificates of Origin, and related declarations; Manage interactions with Customs, DGFT, SEZ/STPI (if applicable), and other regulatory authorities; Supervise international transportation (air/sea/road), CHA coordination, warehousing, and distribution; Monitor shipment timelines, demurrage/detention exposure, and freight cost optimization initiatives; Collaborate with procurement, finance, production, and planning teams to ensure seamless material flow; Develop and maintain strong working relationships with freight forwarders, CHAs, transporters, and global suppliers/customers; Negotiate commercial terms and service level agreements to achieve operational and cost efficiencies; Analyze trade data, duty outflows, logistics costs, and compliance metrics to identify optimization opportunities; Drive process automation and digitization initiatives within the EXIM function; Lead and mentor the EXIM team, ensuring clear accountability and performance management; Establish SOPs, escalation matrices, and structured training programs to enhance team capability and compliance awareness

Requirements

10-12 years of hands-on experience in managing end to end international trade operations; strong functional expertise in import/export compliance, customs regulations, logistics management, and trade governance; ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence; relevant experience in managing structured EXIM operations and regulatory compliance