Trade Compliance Specialist Manager

7 days ago

Thrissur, Kerala, India beBeeCompliance Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000
Job Title: Trade Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Trade Compliance Specialist to manage and ensure adherence to all import and export regulations.

  1. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of Indian Customs law, foreign trade policy (FTP), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), SCOMET regulations, and the specific regulatory frameworks that govern these schemes.
  2. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth, compliant, and cost-effective cross-border movement of goods.
About the Role:

The Trade Compliance Specialist will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day import/export operations for units registered under SEZ, MOOWR, and EOU schemes.

  • Ensure full compliance with the SEZ Act & Rules, MOOWR Regulations (including Customs Act, the Foreign Trade Policy, and associated Customs/GST regulations).
  • Manage the application, amendment, and renewal processes for SEZ/EOU Letters of Permission (LOP) and MOOWR licenses.
Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Specialist include:

  • Scheme Management & Compliance:
    • Oversee day-to-day import/export operations for units registered under SEZ, MOOWR.
    • Ensure full compliance with the SEZ Act & Rules, MOOWR Regulations (including Customs Act, the Foreign Trade Policy, and associated Customs/GST regulations).
  • Customs Operations & Documentation:
    • Prepare, review, and file necessary customs documentation for imports and exports under these schemes, including Bills of Entry (for Warehousing, Home Consumption, Ex-Bond), Shipping Bills, ARE forms, etc.
    • Manage customs bonding requirements (Bond-cum-LUT for SEZ, Triple Duty Bond for MOOWR), including execution, monitoring, and cancellation.
  • Warehouse & Inventory Management:
    • Oversee compliant receipt, storage, processing, and removal of goods within bonded premises (SEZ & MOOWR).
    • Ensure maintenance of accurate, digitally prescribed records for receipt, storage, operations, and removal of goods (e.g., Bond Register, material consumption records).
  • Regulatory Reporting & Audits:
    • Prepare and submit periodic reports required by Development Commissioners (SEZ) and Customs authorities (MOOWR), such as MPR, APR, QPR, and monthly returns for bonded warehouses.
    • Act as the primary point of contact for customs audits, SEZ & MOOWR authority inspections, and internal compliance reviews related to trade operations.
    Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree in commerce/law/international business or a related field.
  • Minimum 12-15 years of direct, hands-on experience in Indian import/export operations and trade compliance for a manufacturing unit, with a strong focus specifically on managing SEZ and MOOWR.
Key Attributes:

You will be an excellent fit for this role if you possess:

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Customs Act 1962 (esp. warehousing provisions), Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), SEZ Act 2005 & Rules 2006, Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations (MOOWR), Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, relevant GST provisions impacting trade, and related circulars/notifications.
  • Procedural Expertise: Proven experience in handling customs documentation (BoEs, Shipping Bills), customs clearance processes under different schemes, bonding procedures, DTA sales procedures, job work regulations, and record-keeping requirements for SEZ/MOOWR/EOU.

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