Assistant Manager - Customs Liaison and Compliance

Assistant Manager - Customs

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.

Ports & SEZ: Over the past few years, we have evolved from a traditional port operator to a leading integrated ports services provider. As the largest port organization for the past two decades, we offer a wide range of services including cargo handling, container terminal operations, logistics, port infrastructure development, and maintenance. Our expertise extends to multimodal transport solutions, customs clearance, port security, and environmental sustainability, positioning us as a key player in global trade and logistics.

Job Purpose: Team Member - Custom Liaison facilitates smooth coordination with customs authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting various departments within the organization. This role is responsible for container seal verification, assisting with customs-related approvals, and ensuring seamless cargo clearance processes. Additionally, they provide IT support, manage relationships with external stakeholders, and ensure essential facilities for customs officers are in place.

Customs Liaison:

Serve as the primary contact with Customs authorities, addressing issues related to ABC Group companies, and ensuring seamless coordination.

Seal Verification:

Ensure every export container seal is verified at designated gates as per customs requirements, managing compliance with seal provider registrations.

Cargo Examination & Clearance:

Support superiors in managing long-standing cargo, coordinating timely examination, sampling, and filing of Bill of Entry (BOE) after receiving customs approvals.

Documentation and Reporting:

Prepare and submit monthly reports related to customs activities, providing valuable insights for operational improvements.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with Cargo Handling Regulations and provide facilitation for customs officers and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:

Assist CHAs, importers, exporters, and shipping agents with various clearance processes, ensuring smooth transactions and adherence to customs protocols.

EDI, Icegate, & IT Support:

Provide IT and EDI service support to customs authorities, resolving issues with Icegate and other technical platforms.

Strategic Permissions & Approvals:

Assist superiors in securing necessary permissions from customs for bonded warehouses, tank notifications, and other regulatory approvals.

 

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Lead - Customs Liaisoning

Operations and Logistics Teams

Documentation and Forwarding Teams

Finance and Accounts Team

IT Support Team

Warehouse Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

Customs Officers

CHA (Customs House Agents)

Importers and Exporters

Shipping Agents

Port Authorities

Freight Forwarders

 

perience & Educational Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

(degree, training, or certification required)

Graduate/ Post Graduate (Any Discipline)RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: (no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)6-10years in Corporate Affairs in any Industry/Port

 

Experience Level

Mid Level