Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager - Ocean Freight & EXIM Operations
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Role Overview
Group Bayport is hiring an Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager for EXIM operations.
The role independently manages export, import, and cross-trade operations across domestic and international business activities.
The position is within Supply Chain and Logistics – International Trade Operations.
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Role Overview
Group Bayport is hiring an Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager for EXIM operations.
The role independently manages export, import, and cross-trade operations across domestic and international business activities.
The position is within Supply Chain and Logistics – International Trade Operations.
Mandatory Candidate Requirements
- Candidates must have hands-on experience in both export and import operations; export-only profiles will not be considered.
- Practical experience with third-country, cross-trade, or merchanting trade is required.
- Experience with sea freight is required, while air freight experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of shipping bills, bills of entry, bills of lading or AWBs, certificates of origin, invoices, packing lists, and customs documents is required.
- Working knowledge of SEZ/DTA operations and customs procedures is required.
- Knowledge of HS classification, valuation, Incoterms 2020, DGFT, and FEMA requirements is required.
- Experience managing freight forwarders, customs house agents, and overseas agents is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, coordination, and MS Excel/MIS skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage export and import operations from shipment booking to delivery and documentation closure.
- Handle sea and air shipments, including FCL/LCL operations, with freight forwarders, customs house agents, and overseas agents.
- Prepare and verify invoices, packing lists, shipping bills, bills of lading or AWBs, certificates of origin, insurance, and related documents.
- Coordinate customs classification, valuation, filing, examination, and shipment clearance.
- Manage imports for SEZ/DTA operations and handle third-country or cross-trade shipments.
- Monitor Incoterms, EXIM regulations, demurrage, detention, and free time.
- Evaluate logistics partners, verify invoices, coordinate settlements, and maintain shipment MIS.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Finance, Customer Experience, and overseas teams.
Education and Preferred Background
- A graduate degree in any discipline is required.
- A postgraduate qualification in international business, foreign trade, or supply chain is preferred.
- Customs or trade certification is an advantage.
- Experience in freight forwarding, NVOCC, customs house agency, corporate EXIM, international trade, manufacturing, export-oriented organizations, SEZ, EOU, or bonded warehouses is relevant.
- Marketplace or retail partner logistics experience is an advantage.
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