Website:
extrusion.in
Job details:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manager – EXIM & Trade Finance (Import–Export)
Position
Manager – EXIM & Trade Finance (Import–Export)
Company
SMT Engineering Limited (Sai Machine Tools Group)
Industry
Industrial Machinery / Capital Goods — Plastic Pipe Extrusion Machinery
Location
Indore, Madhya Pradesh (on-site)
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent
Reporting To
Director – Commercial / CFO
Experience
5–10 years of hands-on EXIM experience, preferably in engineering/capital goods/machinery manufacturing
Qualification
Graduate / Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance or International Business (B.Com / M.Com / MBA-IB); Diploma or certification in Export–Import Management / Trade Finance preferred
CTC
Best in industry, commensurate with experience[insert salary range while posting]
About the Company
SMT Engineering Limited (Sai Machine Tools Group) is a BSE-listed manufacturer of plastic pipe extrusion machinery, headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. With 37+ years of engineering experience, 3,500+ extrusion line installations across 35+ countries, six modern production units and in-house R&D, the company delivers complete extrusion solutions for HDPE, PVC, CPVC, UPVC, OPVC, PPR, drip irrigation and recycling applications, serving the agriculture, water management, infrastructure and industrial piping sectors in India and overseas.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced EXIM professional to independently own the company's complete import–export cycle — order execution, shipping documentation, logistics, trade finance, banking and statutory compliance. The position is the single point of contact for banks, freight forwarders, Customs House Agents (CHAs), shipping lines and regulatory portals, and works closely with the commercial, finance, stores and dispatch teams. The role demands end-to-end ownership: from the day an export order or import requirement arises until documents are closed, payments are realised and compliance records are complete.
Key Responsibilities
1. Export Operations & Documentation
- Execute export orders end-to-end: proforma and commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, shipping bills, Bill of Lading / Airway Bill, inspection and insurance certificates.
- Prepare document sets in strict conformity with LC/order terms and submit to banks and buyers within stipulated timelines.
- Manage e-BRC closure and export benefit claims (RoDTEP, duty drawback).
2. Import Operations & Documentation
- Manage import shipments: order documentation, Bill of Entry filing follow-up, duty assessment and payment coordination, cargo clearance and inward logistics.
- Administer Advance Authorisation / EPCG licences; monitor export obligation fulfilment and redemption.
3. Trade Finance & Banking
- Handle LC issuance for imports — drafting LC terms, coordinating with banks, processing amendments and retiring import documents.
- Scrutinise export LCs under UCP 600, prepare discrepancy-free document sets, and negotiate / discount export LCs and bills with banks.
- Process inward and outward remittances, advance payments, FIRC / e-FIRC and Bank Realisation Certificates.
- Track and close entries in EDPMS / IDPMS; ensure FEMA / RBI compliance on all foreign exchange transactions.
- Monitor bank charges and forex rates; coordinate forward booking/hedging with the finance team.
4. Compliance & Regulatory
- Maintain IEC, RCMC and DGFT registrations; file applications and returns on the DGFT and ICEGATE portals.
- Ensure customs, GST (LUT, export refunds) and Foreign Trade Policy compliance; maintain audit-ready EXIM records.
- Liaise with customs authorities, DGFT, banks, insurance companies and consultants.
5. Logistics, Freight Forwarder & CHA Management
- Obtain, compare and negotiate freight quotations with forwarders and shipping lines (FCL / LCL / air / break-bulk) for machinery consignments.
- Appoint and coordinate with CHAs for timely customs clearance at ports and ICDs; resolve clearance issues proactively.
- Plan containerisation, packing and lashing requirements for heavy machinery; arrange marine insurance, process claims and coordinate ECGC cover where applicable.
6. Coordination & MIS
- Coordinate with sales, accounts, production, stores and dispatch teams for shipment readiness and dispatch schedules.
- Maintain shipment trackers, LC and payment status reports, freight cost MIS and compliance calendars.
- Drive continuous reduction in freight, bank and documentation costs.
Candidate Profile
- Hands-on command of Incoterms 2020, UCP 600, Foreign Trade Policy and customs procedures.
- Practical experience of ICEGATE, the DGFT portal and bank trade-finance portals.
- Working knowledge of ERP (SAP Business One preferred) and strong MS Excel skills.
- Strong negotiation, follow-up and written/verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to manage the complete EXIM function independently and single-handedly.
Keywords (for portal posting)
EXIM, Import Export, Export Documentation, Letter of Credit, LC Issuance, LC Discounting, Trade Finance, DGFT, ICEGATE, Customs Clearance, CHA Coordination, Freight Negotiation, FEMA, Incoterms, UCP 600, EPCG, Advance Authorisation, RoDTEP, e-BRC, EDPMS, IDPMS, Marine Insurance, ECGC
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV mentioning current CTC, expected CTC and notice period. hr@saimachinetools.com and ajay177@hotmail.com or whatsapp on: +919425058761
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