DescriptionKey Responsibilities 1. IGM & Customs Documentation
- IGM (Import General Manifest) Management: Coordinate with shipping lines to ensure timely and error-free IGM filing at Chennai and Kolkata/Haldia ports to avoid late-filing penalties.
- Documentation Review: Scrutinize Pre-Alerts, Bills of Lading (BL), and Invoices to ensure consistency for Customs and SEZ (Falta) filing.
- HBL vs. MBL: Manage House Bill of Lading (HBL) and Master Bill of Lading (MBL) reconciliations for consolidated shipments.
2. DSR & Booking Management
- Daily Status Report (DSR): Maintain and update the DSR daily, providing 100% visibility on shipment status from "Origin Booking" to "Delivery at Site".
- Booking & Tracking: Update all booking details in the ERP/system, including vessel name, ETD, ETA, and current coordinates of the cargo.
- Shipment Alerts: Send automated or manual arrival notices to the project teams for resource planning.
3. SEZ & Port Specific Operations (Falta & Chennai)
- Falta SEZ Liaison: Handle SEZ-specific documentation (Bill of Entry for Home Consumption vs. Warehouse) and coordinate with the Development Commissioner's office as needed.
- Chennai Port Coordination: Manage communication with Chennai-based Custom House Agents (CHAs) to prioritize the clearance of solar modules/inverters.
- Demurrage Control: Monitor Free Days for containers at both ports to ensure de-stuffing and return before detention charges accrue.
4. Freight & Cost Management
- Freight Booking: Liaise with approved freight forwarders for ocean freight bookings based on project priority.
- Invoice Verification: Verify CHA bills, freight invoices, and port charges against the agreed-upon rate cards before processing for payment.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 2–5 years of core experience in Ocean Import operations.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of ICEGATE, SEZ Online portal, and IGM filing processes.
- Falta/Chennai Expertise: Prior experience handling cargo clearance at Chennai Port and Falta SEZ is highly preferred.
- Tools: Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for DSR management and tracking.
