Deputy Manager - Import Logistics

Deputy Manager - C&L

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

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Job Purpose: The Shift Incharge - Import Logistics is responsible for overseeing the import process to ensure efficient and compliant logistics operations. This role involves managing document storage, coordinating transportation, and maximizing duty benefits while ensuring timely payments and adherence to customs regulations. By facilitating communication with various stakeholders and monitoring inventory levels, the Shift Incharge aims to enhance operational efficiency and support the overall performance of the logistics group.

Documents Storage and End-to-End Delivery of Shipments:

• Maintain a system for storing shipment documents and ensure accurate filing. Coordinate transport arrangements from the port to the plant, including obtaining quotes and generating e-way bills.

Duty Benefits:

• Maximize the utilization of advance licenses, IGCR, and EPCG schemes for capital goods, targeting at least 90% utilization for cost efficiency.

Duty Payment and Advance Payments:

• Generate Duty Payment Requests (DPR) for timely duty payments. Coordinate with finance for accurate duty planning and manage advance payments to Customs House Agents (CHA).

Compliance:

• Ensure all customs regulations are met, aiming for zero defects in Bill of Entry (BOE) submissions and timely duty payments to avoid interest.

Minimum Detention and Minimized Interest/Penalty:

• Implement strategies to reduce delays and costs, targeting a maximum of 0.5% of material value in penalties by ensuring timely shipment clearance.

Clearance of Sea and Air Shipments Within Time:

• Manage advance BOE filing for prompt clearance, aiming for 7 days for sea shipments and 3 days for air shipments to optimize logistics efficiency.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Lead - Imports
• Warehouse Team
• Procurement Department
• Finance Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Customs Authorities
• Freight Forwarders
• Customs Brokers
• Importers

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience (Range of years):

• 3-5 years of experience in import logistics or a related field, with a proven track record of managing import operations and compliance.

Certification:

Experience Level

Mid Level