Manager - FTWZ

What You Can Expect :

Ensuring seamless end-to-end transaction processing, rigorous SEZ/FTWZ compliance, and efficient inventory and warehouse coordination while protecting our margins and operational timelines.

- Customs & SEZ/FTWZ Compliance

- Documentation & Filings: Oversee the processing of Bills of Entry (BoE), Shipping Bills, Into-Bond / Ex-Bond bills, and other statutory customs documentation specific to SEZ/FTWZ regulations.

- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure 100% compliance with the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, rules, custom procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) mandated by the FTWZ developer and co-developer.

- Audit & Reconciliation: Manage regular stock and documentation audits, ensuring seamless matching of physical inventory at the FTWZ with SEZ online portals (SEZ Online) and internal systems.

- Operational & Stakeholder Coordination

- End-to-End Execution: Coordinate inbound and outbound clearance processes smoothly in tandem with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport agencies, and end clients.

- On-Ground Liaison: Act as the primary escalation matrix and coordination link between our Andheri office team and the boots-on-the-ground team operating out of the FTWZ warehouse location

- Troubleshooting: Proactively resolve bottlenecks related to cargo movement, custom holds, documentation discrepancies, or inbound/outbound clearances.

- Warehousing & P&L Support

- Inventory Oversight: Maintain a fair understanding of warehouse management operations (WMS, storage optimization, handling, value-added services like repacking/labeling).

- Cost & Margin Efficiency: Ensure all operational steps are executed within cost parameters to safeguard the business unit's profitability when buying services from developers and billing clients.

What You Bring:

·       Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or a related field. (Customs Broker License or CHA certification is an added advantage).
·       Experience: 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Customs Broking, Freight Forwarding, or 3PL operations , with a mandatory background in SEZ / FTWZ regulations and compliance .
·       Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of SEZ Online portal, custom tariff codes, bonding/de-bonding procedures, and indirect taxation as applicable to FTWZs.
·       Location Awareness: Must be comfortable working out of our Andheri, Mumbai corporate office, with occasional visits to FTWZ warehouse sites as required.
Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, multi-tasking, and stakeholder management skills; excellent written and verbal communication.