Import manager (international logistics & compliance)

TVS Electronics · Chennai, India

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