Executive - EXIM

About Us
Who we are:
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description
EXIM Operation

• Complete Import and export activities involve ensuring licensing and compliance before the shipping of goods, arranging for transport and warehousing, unloading of goods, and getting customs clearance as well as paying taxes before the release of goods.
• Adequate Knowledge of ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) rules and regulations & Incoterms Customers requirement & their countries customs rules & regulations. Preferred Gulf, Africa & Asia customs requirements.
• HSN codes knowledge.
• JAFZA & Customs procedures.
• Through knowledge of pre & post shipment documentation.
• L/C handling.
• Freight Negotiations.
• Liaising with various agencies like Shipping lines, CHA, etc.
• Switch B/L & Invoice procedures.
• Consolidation of shipments.
• Insurance cover, procedures & documentation.
• SABER requirements for Saudi.

Co-ordination & Communication for Export & Import (EXIM)

• To ensure timely Export & Import of shipments to meet target.
• Freight negotiations with Shipping line / Forwarders & keeping the right mix of forwarders.
• For outbound shipments, giving customer wise shipping instructions to Supplier's / 3PL warehouse, ensuring correct documents to be receive from suppliers as per Customers requirement & update in System.
• Handle end-to-end solution for Institutional Sales on / Ex-works/ CIF / Door Delivery basis.
• Managing adequate Insurance cover for cargo stored in 3PL warehouse & intransit cargoes.

• To control the clearance cost under control and ensure to get the best competitive rates available in the market.

• Should have knowledge third party inspection.

Documentation

• Generation of sales Invoices in ERP and timely forwarding to customers as per their requirements on time for hassle free cargo clearance at destination.
• Handling specific documentations for shipments under L/C, to follow up with supplier / customer and bank till cargo and payment receipt.
• Arranging third country endorsement documents since some countries have restrictions on each other direct documentation. (for eg.: UAE and Qatar)
• Responsible for correct documentations which needs to be send to Customers / Distributors as per their local customs rules.
• Any other assignment & responsibility trusted by Management from time to time.
• Printing & filing all necessary documentation.

Systems & Processes.

• Drive and facilitate activities that improve coordination and communication with Planning / Sales / Finance / Audit department and other cross functional departments.
• Responsible for sales Invoicing from new LN systems and ensure timely deliverance to Customers / Distributors with all related supporting documents.
• Setting SOP's & simplifying process.

Team Management

• Work closely with sub-ordinate to complete all task timely and create well-motivated human assets.

Education
Postgraduate with EXIM and commercial skills.

Experience Requirements
8+ years in above function. Experience in leading a team.

Computer Skills
Basic knowledge of MS Office/Excel/Word & working knowledge of an ERP Infor LN Systems.

About The Team
Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What We Value
At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.