Manager - Regulatory Compliance - Economic Zones - Chennai

Job Purpose / Objective

Ensure smooth conduct and functioning of all EXIM & Customs related to the SEZ and Free Trade Warehousing Zones.

Key responsibilities

Coordination with Shipping Lines, important importers / exporters and acting as Key Account Manager for prominent customers and resolving their clearance related issues to ensure timely handover.

Arranging timely completion of activities and documentation of EXIM transactions as per rules and regulations of Customs and trade practices.

Helping to maintain of process flow and documentation for EXIM activities in the online system.

Liaising with SEZ Authorities, Customs, SEZ Online, Planning Authority and other state / central authorities etc. for all FTWZ related issues ensuring smooth operations.

HSN Classification, Free Trade Agreement, GSP, SVB, Customs Notification and circulars knowledge, DGFT, ADC, FSSAI,AQ & PQ.

Carrying out various audits of SEZ & Customs & other related bodies.

Handling cases of short shipments, excess cargo, back to town, high sea sales, Bonding, debonding, warehousing (EXIM & domestic), etc.

Attending meetings / investigations with SEZ / Customs / PGA and other law enforcement bodies.

Managing and guiding other departments to follows various rules and practices laid down in SEZ Act & Rues.

Single point contact for Customers / CHAs for any issues in completion of EXIM related activities.

Coordination with various departments for completion of activities like weighment, shifting, grounding, repairing, etc.

Coordination with third party vendors, surveyors etc., for timely completion of activities including handover of urgent, timebound and reefer cargo.

Preparing and making applications and obtaining permissions from Regulatory Authorities.

Work very closely with HOD and of cross functional teams like Finance, Operations, Commercial and Human Capital teams on day-to-day EXIM issues as necessary

Responding to Show Cause Notices through HOD, assisting HOD to finalize SCN to be sent on behalf of company in conjunction with the company's solicitors

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Skills and Competencies

Should possess the knowledge about the EXIM, Customs, SEZ & FTWZ

Stakeholder

Internal : Employees, Contract employees

External : Customs and Govt Authorities

Educational Qualification (min)

Graduate in Logistics & Supply Chain.

Preferred Certifications if any

Certification in International Business, or Certificate in Export & Import, Certificate in International Trade, CBLR Regulation 6 or Rule 9

Range / Min no of years - of overall Experience required

7 - 14 years relevant experience in relation to FTWZ, Special Economic Zones Act and Rules.

Min no of years of Industry specific experience required, if any & the industry type

7+ years relevant experience in relation to FTWZ, EXIM, Customs Act, Special Economic Zones Act and Rules.

Logistics Service provider

Skills Required

SEZ, GSP, Adc, DGFT