Logistics Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end import operations including shipment planning, tracking, and customs clearance to ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic sales.
• Handle high-volume and high-value import documentation such as invoices, packing lists, BL/AWB, COO, insurance, and regulatory certificates with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, DGFT requirements, and other applicable import laws to mitigate duty and compliance risks.
• Monitor and control risks related to customs duty, demurrage, detention, delays, and pilferage.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, warehouses, overseas suppliers, and internal teams (finance, sales, planning).
• Negotiate with CHAs, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to achieve cost savings through optimized freight rates, reduced demurrage/detention, and faster clearance.
• Track shipment timelines proactively and resolve operational issues to avoid delays and additional costs.
• Prepare and maintain import MIS, cost reports, and documentation records for audits and management review.
• Support process improvements to enhance clearance speed, cost efficiency, and compliance accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in import operations, customs clearance, or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation, customs procedures, HS classification, and duty structures.
• Experience managing high-value shipments with exposure to cost and risk control.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills for freight, clearance, and logistics cost optimization.
• High attention to detail with strong compliance and risk-management orientation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP or logistics management systems preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a rapidly growing fintech company revolutionizing trade finance and empowering global SMEs
• Lead a high-impact team with the opportunity to shape the future of collections and risk servicing
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative work environment
• Drive innovation in the collections function, contributing directly to the company's growth and success