Sr. Executive Imports & Planning

Sr. Executive Imports & Planning

Job Description

Become part of the team powering household names like Kleenex®, Scott®, and WypAll®.At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

Settling for just any roleisn'tyou, and itisn'tus either. Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference. Here, you'llchannel your professionalexpertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'llhelp shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.

Import Operations

• Lead end-to-end import operations for India with 40+ overseas suppliers and 180+ SKUs.

• Manage import shipment planning, booking, tracking, customs clearance and final delivery

• Coordinate closely with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, CHA partners, KC regional teams, and customs authorities

• Manage Direct and Indirect Material imports with complete customs compliance

• Handle re-imports, returnable imports and temporary imports under bond

• Process imports under FTA, Advance Authorization, EPCG and AEO schemes

• Manage annual LCL Forwarding & Clearance RFQ activities and contracting

• Drive freight optimization and logistics cost improvement initiatives.

• Conduct periodic CHA performance reviews and implement corrective actions.

• Handle insurance claims related to import shipments and logistics incidents.

• Ensure timely import payments and customs duty settlements

· Responsible for Product Landing Cost Calculation and Annual Landing Cost Budgeting aligned with Annual Business Plan (ABP) targets, including duty optimization, freight cost analysis, foreign exchange impact assessment and cost variance monitoring to support profitability

Customs Compliance & Trade Governance

• Ensure full compliance with Customs RACI, Indian Customs Regulations, Foreign Trade Policy and local statutory requirements

• Drive continuous improvement in Import/Export processes through SOP implementation, standardization and documentation control.

• Streamline customs operations aligned with business requirements while maintaining compliance standards

• Lead customs audit preparedness and manage internal/external compliance reviews

• Ensure proper customs classification, valuation, and record management

• Manage Electronic Cash Ledger activities and customs duty reconciliation

• Maintain customs process governance and support global compliance initiatives

Foreign Trade Policy & Special Schemes

• Support DGFT-related compliance filings and scheme administration

• Ensure end-to-end compliance under India's Foreign Trade Policy schemes:

  • Free Trade Agreements (FTA)

  • RoDTEP

  • Duty Drawback

  • AEO Programs

  • SVB

Export Operations

• Manage merchant exports in compliance with Customs, DGFT and RBI regulations

• Coordinate export shipment booking, documentation, clearance, and dispatch

• Coordinate with banks and finance teams for export proceeds realization.

• Ensure complete export documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Planning & Master Data Management

• Work closely with Demand Planning and overseas suppliers to ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation

• Coordinate supplier commitments and shipment readiness against business requirements

• Create and communicate Purchase Orders based on planning requirements

• Support New Product Development (NPD) imports and launch activities

• Participate in supply review planning meetings

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications and experience:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Commerce, Logistics, International Business, or Business Administration.

• Certified EXIM, PGDFT, Customs Compliance, or Supply Chain qualifications preferred.

• 6–8 years of experience in Import, Export, Customs Compliance, International Trade, and Supply Planning.

• Deep knowledge of: Indian Customs Act, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), DGFT Regulations, RBI Trade Regulations, FTA Rules of Origin, EPCG, Duty Drawback, RoDTEP & AEO Programs

• Hands-on experience in IDPMS and EDPMS management.

• Strong understanding of customs valuation, classification, documentation, and audit requirements.

• Experience in SAP (MM/SD), Excel, and supply chain systems.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven track record in process improvement, compliance management, and supply chain optimization.

Primary Location

Pune Chakan DC

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time