- Location
- India
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Asst. Manager - Logistics & Import - Export
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Department: Tea Supply Chain
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: India
Description
Great People Work Here.
Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values and will encourage you? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twinings Ovo delivers.
We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who understand the brand and do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
We are seeking a a member of the Supply Chain and Operational team based in India, who will report to the Indian Supply Chain and Operations Manager and manage all logistics support. The main scope will be supplying functions for finished goods (FG) and be the part of each project team where product/service delivery related to FG is required. This role will be working closely with the Indian domestic sales and marketing team as well as with the international supply chain and logistics team to ensure that the process of reaching the destination is legally compliant with their relevant procedures.
Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values and will encourage you? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twinings Ovo delivers.
We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who understand the brand and do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
We are seeking a a member of the Supply Chain and Operational team based in India, who will report to the Indian Supply Chain and Operations Manager and manage all logistics support. The main scope will be supplying functions for finished goods (FG) and be the part of each project team where product/service delivery related to FG is required. This role will be working closely with the Indian domestic sales and marketing team as well as with the international supply chain and logistics team to ensure that the process of reaching the destination is legally compliant with their relevant procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Indian logistics, customs, import/export, and FSSAI regulations.
- Manage licenses, registrations, renewals, vessel mapping, and cost-effective freight solutions.
- Prepare, review, and maintain customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of landing, airway bills, certificates of origin, shipping bills, and import/export declarations.
- Ensure accurate customs classifications, HS codes, valuation, duty payments, and regulatory filings to facilitate smooth clearance.
- Liaise with Customs, FSSAI, DGFT, Legal Metrology, Tea Board, and other regulatory authorities.
- Handle customs queries, audits, notices, investigations, and compliance documentation.
- Provide expertise on customs regulations, export schemes (SEZ, AA, etc.), and international trade requirements.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and shipping lines to ensure timely and compliant shipments.
- Support product label approvals and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory, ensuring ERP accuracy and stock visibility.
- Ensure timely receipt, dispatch, customs clearance, and delivery of goods to meet operational targets.
- Conduct compliance reviews, mitigate trade risks, and train teams on customs procedures and regulatory updates.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Any bachelor’s degree in commerce & science or equivalent formal education in Logistics or supply chains & operations.
- A minimum of 7–8 years of experience in handling customs and clearing agents for both air and sea shipments.
- A minimum of 6-7 years' experience in handling tea, herbs and food additives related.
- Ability to translate complex technical and custom issues clearly to a varied audience.
- Working knowledge of advance authorization schemes or other mode of export like SEZ, EOU etc
- Willingness to challenge the status quo in pursuit of finding solutions and unlocking opportunity for product dispatching and receiving on time.
- Experience of exporting goods managing Advance authorization schemes with minimum handling of 150 MT with 40 SKUs per month.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Group Mediclaim) coverage for immediate family including dependent parents – Annual Coverage INR 500,000/-
- Personal accidental coverage & group term life insurance – as per policy
- Mobile reimbursement as per mobile communication policy
- Company Paid Annual Health Check up every year for self and spouse with Twinings certified Health Check- up vendor
- Corporate NPS program (Optional) for benefits on Income Tax
- Food Wallet (Optional) for benefits on Income Tax
- Subsidized meal at factory
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Access to ABF Networking, connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group
Skills
ComplianceERP
