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Asst Manager Customs Litigation Specialist

ID de l'offre
485461
Publié depuis
21-Nov-2025
Organisation
Finances et contrôle
Domaine d'activité
Finances
Entreprise
Siemens Limited
Niveau d'expérience
Confirmé
Type de poste
Temps plein
Modalités de travail
Au bureau / sur site uniquement
Type de contrat
Contrat à durée indéterminée (CDI)
Lieu
  • Thane - Maharashtra - Inde
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Import-Export Manager to assist with customs compliance and litigation support. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance in import-export activities, responding to customs notices, supporting legal teams in customs litigation, and coordinating with relevant authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Customs Compliance & Documentation
• Assist in customs clearance procedures for imports and exports.
• Ensure proper classification (HSN/HTS codes) and valuation of goods.
• Maintain compliance with Customs Act, 1962, and other trade regulations.
• Verify import/export documentation (BOE, invoices, shipping bills, etc.).
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders for smooth clearance.
2. Customs Notice & Litigation Support
• Assist in responding to customs notices (Show Cause Notices, Demand Notices, etc.).
• Gather supporting documents for customs authorities and legal teams.
• Prepare basic drafts of replies to customs queries and notices.
• Track and manage litigation cases, appeals, and penalty proceedings.
• Support senior legal/compliance officers in customs adjudication hearings.
3. Trade Regulations & Compliance Monitoring
• Stay updated on customs duty structures, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and tariff changes.
• Ensure compliance with DGFT, RBI, and other trade regulatory requirements.
• Conduct basic audits to verify customs compliance in import/export transactions.
4. Coordination & Reporting
• Coordinate with internal teams (logistics, finance, legal) and external stakeholders.
• Maintain records of notices, appeals, and customs correspondences.
• Prepare monthly compliance reports for management review.
5. Review and Audits
• Identify evolving risk classification and areas.
• Conduct basic health checks
• Mandatory verification of the identified trouble creating classifications.
• Verify and standardize classification of same parts across all locations and brokers.
• Maintain a centralized MIS for all customs legal matters, including:
o Consultative Letters, Show Cause Notices (SCN) received, replies filed, and current status.
o Duty demands, payments made, and cases closed.
o Litigation tracking – adjudication, appeals, and tribunal matters.
o Pending cases with remarks on next action or hearing dates.
• Support management reviews with data-driven insights to identify recurring issues and improve compliance processes.
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Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree (any stream) is mandatory.
• Specialization in Import/Export Management, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Law, or MBA preferred.
• Prior experience of working with consulting firms will be preferred.
• Experience:
• 6-8 years of hands-on experience in customs compliance, import-export operations, or legal support
• Experience in customs compliance consulting.
• Exposure to customs adjudication, appeals, and trade compliance audits.
• Familiarity with customs portals – ICEGATE, DGFT, MOS, SEZ Online, and CHA coordination processes.
• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of Customs Laws: Understanding of the Customs Act, 1962, and trade compliance
• Strong knowledge of HS Code classification, Customs Duty structure, IGCR, FTP & Import Licensing.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with ICEGATE, DGFT portals, SAP, or ERP systems (preferred).


• Soft Skills:
• Communication & Coordination: Strong skills in drafting replies, coordinating with authorities, and legal teams
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail, compliance orientation, and problem-solving ability.
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Key Competencies:
• Import Regulatory Compliance
• Documentation Accuracy
• CHA Coordination
• Trade & Customs Knowledge
• Analytical and Reporting Skills
• ERP & System Efficiency