- Spearhead the creation and execution of comprehensive customs policies and streamlined operating procedures in India, driving seamless cross-border transactions while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards- Lead and oversee all trade compliance functions, including exports, imports, sanctions, and embargo management, ensuring flawless adherence to international and domestic trade regulations- Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving customs and cross-border regulations in… Show more - Spearhead the creation and execution of comprehensive customs policies and streamlined operating procedures in India, driving seamless cross-border transactions while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards- Lead and oversee all trade compliance functions, including exports, imports, sanctions, and embargo management, ensuring flawless adherence to international and domestic trade regulations- Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving customs and cross-border regulations in India, delivering actionable insights and strategic solutions to minimize business impact- Act as the primary interface with Indian Customs and government agencies, managing inquiries with agility and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure swift, accurate resolutions- Lead with analytics by developing and publishing insightful Customs and Trade Facilitation metrics, showcasing program success and driving continuous improvements in duty savings and operational efficiency- Design and deliver impactful, organization-wide training programs, fostering a deep understanding of trade compliance laws, regulations, and best practices at all levels- Design and maintain a robust Internal Control Program (ICP) to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of customs transactions across APAC sites- Manage and supervise customs brokers, consultants, and service providers to uphold service excellence and regulatory adherence, ensuring top-tier performance Show less

- HS Classification, Customs Valuation, Country of Origin and Import/Export Processes- Duty Exemption and Optimization strategies, leveraging various duty levers for maximum benefit.- Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program registration and compliance requirements.- Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Rules of Origin (ROO) and setting up processes for FTA benefits- Monitoring and analyzing additional duties such as Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD).-… Show more - HS Classification, Customs Valuation, Country of Origin and Import/Export Processes- Duty Exemption and Optimization strategies, leveraging various duty levers for maximum benefit.- Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program registration and compliance requirements.- Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Rules of Origin (ROO) and setting up processes for FTA benefits- Monitoring and analyzing additional duties such as Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD).- Conducted Trainings on Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, and International Trade Compliance topics.- Leveraging Robotics Process Automation (RPA) for streamlining customs operations & reporting. - Proficiency in Post Clearance Audit (PCA) procedures under the customs legislation.- Successfully managed a team of 10+ trade compliance professionals, providing them with ongoing mentoring, coaching and training support to unleash their full potential. Show less

- Trade Compliance, Import and Export customs clearance operations & Logistics Management - Accountable person for Import Duty Tacking and Reconciliation of debts- Deftness in leading, mentoring and motivating teams to delivering consistently superior performance- Interact with Cross Functional Teams for the Issue resolution and support on time- Designing untouched end to end supply chain using supply chain technologies- Deploying Process Improvements idea’s wherever… Show more - Trade Compliance, Import and Export customs clearance operations & Logistics Management - Accountable person for Import Duty Tacking and Reconciliation of debts- Deftness in leading, mentoring and motivating teams to delivering consistently superior performance- Interact with Cross Functional Teams for the Issue resolution and support on time- Designing untouched end to end supply chain using supply chain technologies- Deploying Process Improvements idea’s wherever possible in the Operations - Conduct KPI for service providers and evaluate their performance Show less

- Plan and Prepare the schedule according to Material Requirement Plan (MRP) - Follow up for order confirmation from suppliers and dispatches to avoid material deficiency.- Procurement of items after overseeing the Inventory & Ensuring timely procurement of items.- Vendors identified based on their technical competence, quality performance & customer feedback.- Appointing freight forwarders & Customs House Agents to collect the material and deliver to plant.- Implement lean… Show more - Plan and Prepare the schedule according to Material Requirement Plan (MRP) - Follow up for order confirmation from suppliers and dispatches to avoid material deficiency.- Procurement of items after overseeing the Inventory & Ensuring timely procurement of items.- Vendors identified based on their technical competence, quality performance & customer feedback.- Appointing freight forwarders & Customs House Agents to collect the material and deliver to plant.- Implement lean logistics and Inventory – Milk Run / JIT / Kaizen/ Two Bin / Min Max & Kanban Show less