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Assistant Manager – EXIM
hiring status
Hiring Open
posted on
Sep 2025
reporting to
Chief Manager - EXIM
LOCATION
Mumbai
Responsible for overseeing and managing the Imports and DGFT. To manage end-to-end import operations, customs clearance, documentation, license utilization, vendor coordination, and compliance with all relevant EXIM and customs regulations to ensure timely delivery and regulatory adherence.
Key Result Areas
Lead end-to-end import operations – from Bill of Entry preparation and customs clearance to documentation, shipment tracking, and warehouse coordination.
Ensure strict compliance with EXIM policies, Customs Act, and DGFT regulations. Your work ensures we always stay audit-ready and regulation-compliant.
Maximise license utilisation – manage Advance Licenses, registration, tracking, and redemption while reducing risk of duty payment errors or mis-declaration.
Drive process efficiency – leverage ERP/SAP for accurate entry (NN to GRN), maintain precise DSRs in Excel, and ensure full control over import logistics.
Collaborate cross-functionally – work with vendors, CHAs, transporters, procurement, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and minimal delays.
Coordinate DGFT & Customs interactions – from RA issuance to SAD Refund, MEIS, RoDTEP claims, license redemption, and ODC transport arrangements.
Own cost management – scrutinise and process vendor/CHA invoices, reconcile payments, and analyse charges like ground rent and liner costs.
Key Competencies
Technical Competencies (Must-Have):
Deep understanding of Customs Act, Import Procedures, and DGFT policies
Expertise in Bill of Entry filing (all types), clearance procedures, and documentation
Experience with Advance License, RA Issuance, Redemptions, SAD Refunds, MEIS, RoDTEP
Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems, IVL entries, DSR creation, and vendor reconciliation
Strong grasp of Incoterms, insurance, logistics, freight rates, and ODC transportation
Hands-on coordination with CHA, shipping lines, DGFT, port & CFS authorities
Deep understanding of Customs Act, Import Procedures, and DGFT policies
Behavioral Competencies:
Expertise in Bill of Entry filing (all types), clearance procedures, and documentation
Experience with Advance License, RA Issuance, Redemptions, SAD Refunds, MEIS, RoDTEP
Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems, IVL entries, DSR creation, and vendor reconciliation
Strong grasp of Incoterms, insurance, logistics, freight rates, and ODC transportation
Key measures for the successful delivery of the role
Essentials | Good to Haves |
|---|---|
8+ years in Import Operations & Customs | Certification in EXIM / International Trade |
Deep knowledge of DGFT & EXIM policies | Experience with Free Trade Agreements (FTA/PTA) |
SAP/ERP proficiency | Experience in SEZ purchases, customs audits |
Experience in License Management (Advance/RA) | Hands-on with Ad-hoc Norms Fixation |
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
Graduate in Commerce / Foreign Trade Educational Qualifications
PG Diploma in Import-Export Management preferred
Additional certifications in EXIM / International Trade / Logistics are a plus
Experience Qualifications
8+ years in a manufacturing environment (preferably conductor/cable/heavy volume industries)
Strong exposure to licensing, customs, and EXIM compliance
Familiarity with working in DTA/Deemed Exports, and DGFT documentation processes
Comfortable using ERP systems and managing compliance audit
8+ years in a manufacturing environment (preferably conductor/cable/heavy volume industries)
About Sterlite Electric
Sterlite Electric Ltd (formerly known as Sterlite Power Transmission Limited) is a manufacturer of capital goods and a provider of system integration solutions, specializing in the power transmission and distribution (“Power T&D”) industry for both domestic and international markets. Its product portfolio includes a wide range of overhead conductors, power cables, optical ground wire (“OPGW”), along with the provision of master system integration (“MSI”) services.
It has catered to customers in more than 70 countries. The company operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located across India, positioned near key raw material sources and major transportation hubs, including seaports. Facilities in Jharsuguda (Odisha), Piparia (Dadra and Nagar Haveli), and Rakholi (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) specialize in overhead conductor production. The Haridwar (Uttarakhand) facility is dedicated to power cables, while the Piparia facility also manufactures OPGW.
As of March 31, 2025, the company’s annual installed capacity stood at 117,195.60 metric tonnes for overhead conductors, 2,400 kilometers for power cables, and 21,000 kilometers for OPGW.
For more details, please visit https://www.sterliteelectric.com/
