A. Trade Compliance Responsibilities
1- Perform and maintain HS classification for imported and exported products relevant to India, aligned with global classification standards.
2- Conduct product classification research using:
- Indian Customs Tariff
- WCO Explanatory Notes
- Customs rulings and technical product documentation
3- Monitor Indian trade regulation changes (Customs Act, FTP, DGFT notifications, FTAs, Certification like BIS, WPC, EPR, etc.) and recommend corrective actions. Follow-up the implementation for risk mitigation.
4- Maintain complete classification justification files, audit trails, and documentation
5- Support Import/ export control compliance activities by collecting, reviewing, and validating product and transaction data
6- Support internal and external customs and compliance audits and follow up on corrective measures
7- Act as the first point of contact for trade compliance inquiries from India operations
8- Support implementation of Group Trade Compliance policies, SOPs, and training programs at local level
9- Conduct trade risk monitoring and contribute to compliance reporting
10- Drive continuous improvement of local trade compliance processes.
B. Transportation Responsibilities
1- Coordinate and support international and domestic transportation activities for India operations with the help of CHAs, freight forwarders & other stakeholders.
2- Support execution and review of transportation agreements, tenders, or service provider evaluations in coordination with AP / Group Transport teams
3- Monitor logistics service provider performance and drive improvements (on-time delivery, service quality, cost, and compliance)
4 Support optimization of freight routes, modes, and costs while ensuring compliance with customs and DG regulations
5- Support usage of SAP S/4HANA for transportation execution and data accuracy
6- Ensure transportation activities comply with customs, trade compliance, AP/Group transport policy/procedure, and safety requirements
7- Support resolution of transportation-related operational issues and continuous process improvement
8- Ensure all India logistics service provider’s transportation data are clearly documented for CO2e measurement purpose.
