Trade Compliance Planner

Posted:
7/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

This position is on Export and Import initiatives in Rockwell. The incumbent will be involve in daily EXIM operation that will deliver productivity. Follow SOP’s , best practices and KPI’s for Export Import operations,  so as to comply with and Custom, DGFT(Directorate General of Foreign Trade), MEIT(Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) , BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), LMA(Legal Metrology Act), Origin and Destination Controls. Well verse with foreign trade policies and framework, Liaising with Shippers, Forwarders, Customs House Brokers’ and Bank Etc.  Setup HSS, SIB, EOU, SEZ activities to provide opportunities to Sales and Organization. Will direct the EXIM operation on new compliance requirement, regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing and maintaining Compliance matters so as to comply with both India and US Rules and Regulations. Conduct quarterly audits and based on findings SOP’s are to re-written.

2. Working avail concessional duty benefits schemes from Foreign Trade Policies so as to establish Advance Authorization to avail Customs Duty befits, redeeming of Advance Authorization.

3. Establishing cost effective Broker Management and defining clear cut KPI’s to perform.

4. Close coordination with AP and Global Transportation team to minimize ATD, DTA and hence DTD time.

5. Establish SOP’s for EXIM activities so as to comply with controls of Origin and Destination.

6. Establish right processes for HSS, SIB, SEZ and EOU business so as to conduct day to day business with ease.

7. Managing Government Queries, attending hearings, SCN’s and closing them in time.

8. Matrix communication mainly with Product Business Group, Taxation, Finance, Logistics and Customer care by sharing RA Policies and Procedures, Government Notifications, RA Compliance notifications  and ensuring EXIM operations is meeting RA Ethical Standards.

9.To undertake SIX Sigma projects in the area EXIM and establish Cost and Time saving projects.

10. Conducting MBR. QBR to bridge gaps and enhance operations.

11. Ensure that IEC and RCMC, EOU are up to date w.r.t Directors and address of Company Branch Codes.

Job related competencies:

  • Updated on Customs, DGFT, MIT, BIS Notifications and to ensure that RA EXIM activities are complying with such notifications.

  • Must be a passionate self-starter and understand the importance of collaboration and communication with all functions to ease out day to day operations.

  • Understanding on complexity of Customs Rules and Regulations and comply to protect organization by meeting RA Ethical Standards.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required to be able to take up with matters related to EXIM with Consultant and Government officials.

  • Understanding on EXIM operations mainly in the area of Manufacturing, Trading activities. Experience in EOU and SEZ operations.

  • Good analytical skills in analyzing DTD behavior, Spend, Audit & Reviews and updating the SOP’s on timely manner.

  • Active Collaboration with cross functional teams, consultant and Government officials with ability to listen, think and act.

Experience & Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/ Commerce or Post-Graduation / MBA from reputable Institution in International Trade is preferred.

  • Should have experience of minimum 5-9 years in International Trade and Policy & Compliance.

  • Prior experience in EXIM operations mainly in the area of Manufacturing, Trading activities. Experience in EOU and SEZ operations is preferred.

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