Manager - Global Customs & Trade

Consumer
Gurgaon
Operations

About the Company

A leading global footwear and retail company with operations across 70+ countries, known for its strong legacy of delivering quality, affordable products through an extensive retail network. With a people-centric and values-driven culture, the organization combines global expertise with agile local operations, backed by over a century of innovation and responsible business practices.

Roles and Responsibilites

  • Lead global customs and international trade compliance operations across multiple geographies.
  • Ensure adherence to import/export regulations, tariff classifications, valuation, licensing, and origin requirements.
  • Drive duty optimization, FTA utilization, and landed cost improvement initiatives.
  • Manage customs documentation, regulatory updates, and audit readiness for raw materials and finished goods.
  • Partner with supply chain, logistics, sourcing, finance, and legal teams to ensure seamless trade operations.
  • Monitor geopolitical and regulatory risks impacting global trade flows and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Manage customs brokers, logistics partners, and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.
  • Support trade digitization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives globally.

Skills and qualifications

10–12 years of experience in Customs, International Trade, Global Logistics, or Supply Chain operations.

Strong expertise in trade compliance, customs regulations, FTAs, tariff classification, and import/export processes.

Experience working in multinational organizations with exposure to global trade operations.

Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Knowledge of SAP/ERP systems and trade automation tools preferred.

Prior exposure to manufacturing, retail, FMCG, consumer goods, or sourcing-led industries is advantageous.

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An opportunity for strong global exposure, strategic stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to drive trade transformation initiatives within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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