Plan, schedule, and coordinate end-to-end international shipments (air/ocean/express) for tools, spares, bulk materials, and capital equipment to meet project milestones with zero surprises, minimum logistics cost, and full compliance to Indian customs, DGFT, and L&T standards.
Key Responsibilities
Shipping Plan & Milestone Control
Build and maintain the Master Shipment Plan linked to procurement PO milestones and site need dates.
Slot booking with carriers and forwarders; route & mode optimization (air vs. sea vs. charter) based on TCO and risk.
Align delivery plans with Site CMPC and construction workfronts; run weekly expediting/exception reviews.
Vendor & Forwarder Coordination
Issue shipping instructions and packing guidelines; verify readiness (dimensions, weight, HS hints, special handling).
Confirm Incoterms® 2020, insurance coverage, and handover points; ensure pre-alerts and visibility updates (Milestone–ETA–ATA).
Compliance-by-Design Planning
Early classification & compliance enablement: HS classification hypothesis, SCOMET/red flag screening, EPCG/Project Import eligibility, SVB needs.
Define documentation pack requirements with the Documentation team (CI/PL, COO, BL/AWB, COI, MSDS, CE/UL, etc.).
Plan special permits/exemptions (e.g., Project Import Registration, MOEF, WPC, BIS, DoT, Atomic Energy where applicable).
Port & Customs Interface
Reserve CFS/port slots, arrange special handling (OOG/heavy-lift, LCL consolidation, FTWZ if used).
Coordinate with CHA for filing windows, minimize dwell time, and secure priority inspection where feasible.
Pre-empt demurrage/detention through proactive holds clearance and truck planning; drive cost-to-serve visibility.
Systems, Analytics & Reporting
Maintain shipment tracker (SAP MM/GTS or equivalent + Power BI), OTIF dashboard, and exception logs.
Publish weekly status to Project Director/Lead Logistics; drive CAPA on misses.
Must-Have Skills & Knowledge
Strong grasp of Incoterms® 2020, international freight, Project Logistics, and customs processes (India).
Working knowledge of HS classification, DGFT schemes (EPCG/EOU/AA), Project Import framework, ICEGATE/e-SANCHIT, and SCOMET/export controls for semiconductor equipment.
Proficiency in SAP (MM/GTS), advanced Excel, and Power BI; comfort with forwarder portals/TMS.
Excellent coordination, escalation, and vendor management skills.
Qualifications & Experience
Graduate in Engineering/Logistics/Commerce; PGD in Supply Chain/International Trade preferred.
4–8 years in ExIm planning or project logistics for EPC/high-tech capital equipment.
KPIs
OTIF (On-Time In-Full) against site need dates ≥ 95%
Port dwell time & customs clearance lead time vs. baseline
Demurrage/Detention cost avoidance and logistics cost vs. budget
Document Right-First-Time rate (in collaboration with Documentation)
Exception resolution TAT and stakeholder satisfaction
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