Join our team as an Assistant Manager specializing in HSN classification and Indirect Tax in Mumbai. This role is crucial for ensuring our Import-Export programs align with all relevant EU regulations and legislation, aiming to maximize business savings. You will collaborate with Customs Brokers and internal teams to guarantee efficient shipment clearance and maintain essential management information systems (MIS).

The position requires a proactive individual capable of leading and implementing cross-functional projects. Your responsibilities will include auditing import/export documents, verifying declarations made to customs, and maintaining up-to-date import/export databases for senior leadership reporting. A strong understanding of the Generalized System of Preferences and the REX program is essential.

Key duties involve ensuring supportive documentation for preferential origin declarations is accurate and stored per legal requirements. You will manage licenses and customs authorizations, keeping information current and reporting necessary changes within legal frameworks. This role also includes managing customs audit processes for both periodic and transactional checks performed by customs authorities.

Proficiency in HTS classification, customs valuations, and origin determination, alongside compliance requirements for Customs Trade Compliance, is vital. You will be responsible for systematic recordkeeping of all import/export documentation on the EU server and coordinating with transportation, product managers, finance, and supply chain teams. In-depth knowledge of customs clearance procedures for free circulation, bonded warehouses, and IPR, as well as INCOTERMS, is expected.

In this role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the primary contact for all customs and compliance matters. You will lead onboarding, process transitions, and the development of training materials for teams. Building team backups and ensuring business continuity for flawless delivery are key aspects.

A strong focus on process standardization, including improvements and documentation, along with mentoring new team members and providing feedback on business process efficiency, is required. You will facilitate the identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) and SMART goals crucial for team success and assist managers in performance evaluation. Enhancing productivity metrics and identifying training needs for team members are also part of the role. Regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and stakeholder engagement are expected. Drive team members to adopt new approaches, frameworks, and best practices.