This Senior Executive role focuses on Import-Export compliance within Indirect Tax, based in Mumbai. The core responsibility is to ensure all import-export programs adhere to EU regulations and legislation, aiming to maximize business savings. This involves close interaction with Customs Brokers and internal teams for timely shipment clearance and maintaining essential Management Information Systems (MIS).

The position requires the ability to lead and implement cross-functional projects. A key part of the role includes auditing import and export documents to ensure accurate declarations to customs. Maintaining updated import/export databases is crucial for generating reports for senior leadership.

Understanding of the Generalized System of Preferences & REX program is essential. You will be responsible for ensuring that supportive documentation for preferential origin declarations is maintained in the correct format and stored according to legal requirements. Management of Licenses and Customs Authorizations, including timely reporting of changes within legal frameworks, is also a significant aspect of this role.

This role also involves managing customs audit processes, both periodic and transactional, conducted by customs authorities. A strong grasp of HTS classification, customs valuations, origin determination, and compliance requirements for Customs Trade Compliance is mandatory. Systematic recordkeeping of all import/export documentation on the EU server is a core requirement.

Ensure Import-Export programs align with all applicable EU regulations and legislation to achieve maximum business savings.

Collaborate with Customs Brokers and internal stakeholders to facilitate prompt shipment clearance and maintain robust MIS.

Lead and implement cross-functional projects effectively.

Conduct thorough audits of Import/Export documents, verifying accurate declarations to customs.

Maintain and update Import/Export databases with precise information for senior leadership reporting.

Utilize knowledge of the Generalized System of Preferences & REX program.

Ensure supportive documentation for preferential origin declarations is properly formatted and legally stored.

Manage Licenses and Customs Authorizations, ensuring up-to-date information and timely reporting of necessary changes.

Oversee and manage Customs Audit processes for periodic audits and transactional checks.

Apply expertise in HTS classification, Customs valuations, origin determination, and compliance requirements for Customs Trade Compliance.

Maintain systematic records of all Import/Export documentation on the EU server.

Foster cross-functional coordination with Transportation, Product Managers, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Customs clearance procedures for free circulation, bonded warehouses, and IPR, as well as INCOTERMS.

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary point of contact for all customs and compliance-related queries.

Lead onboarding processes, manage process transitions, and develop comprehensive training and process documentation for teams.

Develop team backups and ensure business continuity for uninterrupted service delivery.

Champion process standardization, including improvements and documentation, and mentor new team members.

Provide feedback on business process efficiency.

Facilitate the identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) and SMART goals crucial for team success and assist managers in performance evaluations.

Enhance productivity metrics used for assessing employee performance as needed.

Assist in identifying training and development needs for team members.

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and stakeholder engagement.

Drive and guide team members to integrate new approaches, frameworks, and best practices.