Manager - Import/Export - FMCG

Manager - Import/Export

PROCUREMENT

- Guiding the team for Global Sourcing of commodities (fruit pulps/concentrates, Surfactants, Ingredients) for factories in India and overseas (Multi country and multilocational sourcing, planning and inbound supply chain.

- Responsible to lead Procurement team of Raw Materials (Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, ingredients, commodity chemicals, aroma chemicals, essential oils and extracts sourcing ,Fragrances, Flavors etc.) in time to ensure uninterrupted production for different plants of the company in various locations.

- Harnessing arbitrage advantage in global sourcing

- De bottle necking procurement issues from time to time

IMPORT :

- Managing the team to handle all the import consignments (RM, PM, Capex and service)

- Forex payment compliance

- Currency hedging guidance

- Planning and harnessing all possible/ available FTA benefits in import of RM, PM, Capex and services. DSIR benefits for equipment.

- CAROTAR compliance in FTA imports

- Developing and adhering SOP from time to time (WRT to the changes in rules)

- Responsible and conversant with banking regulations with respect to Imports (including risk assessment)

EXPORT :

- Planning of export material production (FG, private label goods, agro commodities etc.)

- Availing all export benefits (Duty draw back RoDTEP, GST reimbursement, etc.)

- Developing and adhering SOP from time to time (WRT to the changes in rules)

- Ensuring the adherence of compliances of all export goods.

- Responsible and conversant with banking regulations with respect to Exports and processing of documents for Exports of goods.

LOGISTICS :

- Buying of ocean freight for exports and imports

- Managing the inland haulage of imports and exports

- End to end logistics management of intercompany material movement across countries.

- Refer (cold) supply chain management operations in ocean and inland

COMPLIANCE :

- Ensuring the compliance of DGFT, RBI FSSAI, FEMA, SCOMET, and all exim documents and rules.

- Uploading and maintaining DGFT portal with all export details, BRCs, Shipping Bill etc.

- Maintain MIS statement for Procurement and Export & Imports.

- Responsible for inventory management, supplier relationship management and handling import logistics.

- Responsible for Material Management and Logistics for both domestic and International markets,

- Executed direct import of key raw materials from the origin and generated annual savings and Contract with local suppliers of bulk commodities for stable prices and timely supplies.

- Initiated weekly supply chain meetings across the purchasing, production and sales function to
develop the coordination and focus on completing the most important tasks before the deadline.

- Monitor stock levels of critical materials to ensure timely ordering and to prevent stock out
situations.

- Handling International Logistics - Ocean .Freight enquiries and negotiations with respect to Imports
and exports.

- Overseas the filing of Shipping bills gives Shipping instructions, Draft Bills of lading issuance for smooth Foreign trade export operations.

- Handling of queries with the customers /vendors with respect to LC documentation etc.

- Guiding and Responsible for scrutinizing & passing of the bills for exports and imports prior to getting the payments processed.

- Maintain healthy relationship with the customs, EIA, FSSAI and other government authorities for acquiring approval at the proper time.