Manager Import Operations

About Zoom Communications

Zoom Communications is a leader in the broadcast sector, specializing in Outside Broadcast and live production across Asia. The company has driven innovation with state-of-the-art flyaway production systems, advanced Outside Broadcast facilities, and comprehensive broadcast solutions that align with top international benchmarks. Their portfolio boasts involvement in major global events like the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, ICC Cricket Events, FIFA tournaments, IPL, WPL, G20 Summit, Maha Kumbh Mela, and various international sporting and entertainment events. Their success relies on deep technical knowledge, innovative system integration, and customer focus to deliver projects with unparalleled reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete import operations lifecycle — including shipment planning, engaging suppliers, freight booking, documentation, customs clearance, and final item delivery.
• Ensure shipments clear customs promptly, minimizing airport or port wait times and avoiding demurrage or storage costs.
• Maintain communication with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, Customs House Agents, logistics vendors, and internal project teams.
• Track shipment progress proactively to meet agreed delivery timelines.
• Accurately prepare, verify, and submit all required import documentation timely.
• Classify goods appropriately with HS codes and declare customs values abiding by current regulations.
• Manage customs assessments, inspections, questions, and required paperwork with authorities and CHAs.
• Ensure full adherence to legal import frameworks including DGFT, Customs, RBI guidelines.
• Source and negotiate freight rates competitively across multiple providers.
• Periodically benchmark freight costs to secure economical logistics options without sacrificing service quality.
• Build lasting partnerships with logistics vendors to improve commercial conditions and service standards.
• Review and audit freight invoices thoroughly before payments.
• Generate regular reports analysing logistics costs and suggest measures for cost-reduction.
• Coordinate closely with OEMs, engineering, finance, warehouse teams, and vendors.
• Align shipment schedules with project timelines effectively.
• Quickly address and resolve shipment-related issues to minimize operational disruptions.

Eligibility

Graduates from any discipline are eligible to apply.