Deputy Manager - Customs and Logistics

Company Overview

Adani Group is a diverse multinational corporation based in India, consisting of ten publicly traded companies. It commands a leading position in logistics and energy sectors with a robust infrastructure footprint across India, recognized as the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in the country.

Adani Solar, a business unit within the group, stands as India's largest vertically integrated solar photovoltaic manufacturer, boasting capacities of 4 GW for cells & modules and 2 GW for ingots & wafers production.

Role Purpose

The Deputy Manager in Customs and Logistics will oversee the import logistics process ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This role demands management of shipment documentation, transportation coordination, duty benefit optimization, payment processing, and compliance adherence to support the logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage an organized document storage system for shipments and coordinate the transportation from port to plant, including quotation gathering and e-way bill generation.
• Optimize usage of import duty concession schemes like advance licenses, IGCR, and EPCG targeting at least 90% utilization for cost savings on capital goods.
• Prepare and submit Duty Payment Requests efficiently for timely customs duty settlements; liaise with finance for duty planning and handle payments for Customs House Agents.
• Ensure strict compliance with customs regulations aiming for zero errors in Bill of Entry submissions and on-time duty payments to prevent interest charges.
• Minimize shipment detention and associated penalties, keeping penalty costs under 0.5% of material value by ensuring prompt shipment clearance.
• Manage advance filing of Bill of Entry to guarantee clearance within 7 days for sea shipments and 3 days for air shipments to streamline operations.
• Engage collaboratively with key internal teams such as Imports leadership, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance, as well as external parties including Customs Authorities, Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, and Importers.

Educational and Professional Background

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or allied disciplines.
• Have 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in import logistics or related domains, demonstrating successful management of import operations and regulatory compliance.