Responsible for directing and coordinating the procurement of materials, components, supplies and services essential to the operation of the entity.Contribute significantly to the time, cost and material objectives of assigned projects.Ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection in compliance with the contract principles to achieve the concept’s strategic and financial objectives.Buying Budget and Planning - Determine buying requirements… Show more Responsible for directing and coordinating the procurement of materials, components, supplies and services essential to the operation of the entity.Contribute significantly to the time, cost and material objectives of assigned projects.Ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection in compliance with the contract principles to achieve the concept’s strategic and financial objectives.Buying Budget and Planning - Determine buying requirements and formulate buying planAlign the buying plan to the overall department and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the department.Help meet profit targets by ensuring timely procurement of department/category merchandise.Pursue cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and selecting appropriate vendor mix, scanning the environment for benchmarks and constantly improving the purchase process. Order Management - Place orders based on the buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the service level agreementImplement financial and credit services agreements, opening Letter of Credits with vendors that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow.Track merchandise transportation from supplier to company distribution centre and ensure smooth flow of goods.Follow reverse logistics guidelines to return faulty/damaged goods to the vendor and claiming the cost of damages.Manage Logistics Operations to ensure best-in-class performance. Handle the complete cycle of import-export operations, which include consignments billing/documentation, customs documentation and clearance, and logistics.Liaison with Custom Authorities, Clearing Agents, suppliers / transporters for Clearance of import and export consignments and other issues to ensure smooth operationsAnalyze data to monitor performance, and plan improvements by reviewing all issues reported through monthly and quarterly MIS reviews and updates for senior management. Show less

Export Documentation, Account Management including client invoicing, and filing bills with Customs Authorities. Arranging containers, coordinating with factories for timely loading and according to vessel schedules.Negotiating Export, Import Sea and airfreight rates with shipping lines and freight forwarders.Coordinating with Customs in connection with filing of Export Bills and with JDGFT for obtaining DEPB, EPCG & Advance Licenses, coordinate with MPEDA for obtaining US Import &… Show more Export Documentation, Account Management including client invoicing, and filing bills with Customs Authorities. Arranging containers, coordinating with factories for timely loading and according to vessel schedules.Negotiating Export, Import Sea and airfreight rates with shipping lines and freight forwarders.Coordinating with Customs in connection with filing of Export Bills and with JDGFT for obtaining DEPB, EPCG & Advance Licenses, coordinate with MPEDA for obtaining US Import & Export Declarations, Subsidies and etc. Filing ARE-2 forms, monthly and yearly returns to Excise department.Handling complete bank operations viz. making applications for Pre-shipment Credit in Foreign Currency Discounting Export Bills with Bank on spot and Forward Rates maintaining pre and post credit limits. Following FEMA/RBI guidelines for Exports / Imports.Placing orders for Machinery, phosphates and seasoning material.Opening Letter of Credits as per UCP norms.Obtaining EPCG Licenses from JDGFT for clearing import goods under concessional duty rates and obtaining Certificates from MPEDA for clearing phosphates, seasoning material under duty free import scheme by coordinating with concern Shipping Companies.Acquiring Installation Certificate from Excise authorities or Chartered Engineers for machineries imported under Capital Goods scheme and submits to Customs Authorities.Discharge of export obligation, after fulfilling the exports obligation getting discharge certificate from JDGFT.Maintaining Customer data, country wise, shipment wise and product wise AND follow up with buyers for outstanding payments, MIS reports to apex Management. Show less