Lead - Export/ Import

Responsibilities: 1. Export/Import Operations

Lead end-to-end logistics for international shipments, including documentation, customs clearance, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods while maintaining high standards of security and traceability.

2. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

SCOMET licensing
End User Certificate (EUC) processing
DGFT and MoD clearances
ITAR/EAR compliance (for US-origin components)
Liaise with Defence Export Promotion Cell (DEPC), Defence Attaches, and the Ministry of External Affairs for approvals and facilitation

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with internal teams (SCM, Legal, Finance, Engineering) and external agencies (DRDO, DPSUs, MoD) to ensure alignment on compliance and logistics.
Represent the company in interactions with government bodies and international partners.

4. Documentation & Audit Readiness

Maintain meticulous records of all export/import transactions, licenses, and correspondence.
Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring zero non-compliance.

5. Process Optimization

Drive digitization of export/import workflows using platforms like SAP, EAS, and SRIJAN
Identify and implement cost-saving and risk-mitigation strategies in logistics and compliance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, International Business, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.
10-15 years of experience in defence/aerospace export-import operations.
Proven expertise in handling licensing for niche defence products and dual-use technologies.
Strong understanding of Indian defence export policies (DPEPP 2020, SCOMET, DGFT) and international trade laws (ITAR, EAR).
Experience in managing high-security, high-stakes logistics environments