About this role
Long Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Import Export Operations Executive in Pune to support and coordinate international trade operations for India. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end import-export activities, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, and maintaining seamless coordination among global teams, customers, distributors, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate end-to-end import and export operations for India, ensuring timely execution of shipments.
- Prepare, review, verify, and maintain all import-export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, shipping instructions, and customs-related documents.
- Act as the primary liaison between the ICL Israel and ICL Hong Kong teams for all import-export activities related to India operations.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, logistics providers, distributors, agents, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment movement.
- Monitor shipment schedules, track consignments, and proactively address operational issues to minimize delays.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, company policies, and local statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of orders, dispatches, shipment status, courier movements, sample dispatches, logistics costs, and supporting documents.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related Science discipline.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Import-Export Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or International Trade.
- Strong understanding of import-export documentation, shipping processes, customs regulations, and international logistics operations.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different countries and time zones.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the chemical, specialty chemical, manufacturing, logistics, industrial products, or related sectors.
- Exposure to hazardous goods transportation, chemical logistics, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of ISO tank operations, dangerous goods documentation, and international shipping standards.
- Familiarity with global trade regulations and import-export compliance procedures.
- Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-functional global teams.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a global environment, coordinating critical international trade operations while contributing to efficient and compliant supply chain execution across regions.