Export Operations & Trade Compliance Manager

Overview

Build and manage Alfaa UV's export operations capability in India, establishing export processes, controls, logistics-provider networks and trade compliance programs to support international business growth.

What you'll do

• Build and establish export operations capability in India, rather than simply manage an existing logistics process.
• Create export readiness plans and coordinate activities across functions.
• Own export documentation and customs compliance.
• Handle HS classification, Country of Origin and Incoterms.
• Ensure compliance with Indian export requirements including IEC, DGFT, ICEGATE, Shipping Bills and export record keeping.
• Develop SOPs, controls and reporting metrics for export operations.
• Select and manage freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics providers.
• Lead the company's initial export shipments and subsequently scale the operation.
• Improve export and logistics processes and establish a sustainable compliance framework.

What you'll need

• 7-10+ years in export operations, international logistics, customs or trade compliance.
• Strong hands-on experience with Indian export documentation and customs procedures.
• Knowledge of DGFT, ICEGATE, IEC and Shipping Bills.
• Hands-on understanding of HS/HSN classification, Country of Origin and Incoterms.
• Experience dealing directly with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Evidence of building, setting up or significantly improving export processes, not only executing shipments.

Nice to have

• Manufacturing, industrial or engineering product environment.
• Experience establishing SOPs, controls and compliance processes.
• International shipment experience involving multiple countries.
• Experience taking an export operation from initial shipment to a scalable operating model.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.