Project & Import-Export Manager

Company Description JKM Ventures PVT. Ltd. is a manufacturer of BOPP Film, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and consistent film solutions. We focus on quality, operational excellence, safety, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction, supported by efficient manufacturing and supply chain operations.Position: Project & Import-Export ManagerRole DescriptionThe Project & Import-Export Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the company’s industrial projects along with end-to-end import and export activities. The role requires close coordination with management, internal departments, vendors, contractors, suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international customers.The position will ensure that projects are executed within planned timelines, budgets, quality and safety requirements, while import-export activities are completed efficiently with accurate documentation and statutory compliance.Key Areas of Responsibility1. Project Management- Plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor industrial projects.- Prepare project timelines, work plans, budgets, and resource requirements.- Coordinate machinery procurement, installation, commissioning, plant expansion, and infrastructure projects.- Monitor project progress, costs, materials, manpower, and deadlines.- Coordinate with engineering, production, maintenance, purchase, finance, and other departments.- Manage vendors, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.- Identify project risks, delays, and bottlenecks and ensure timely corrective action.- Provide regular project status reports to senior management.2. Import Operations- Manage end-to-end import activities for machinery, raw materials, spare parts, and other materials.- Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, CHA/customs brokers, shipping lines, and transporters.- Verify import documentation and coordinate customs clearance.- Track shipments from supplier dispatch to final delivery.- Coordinate with finance/banks for import payments and required documentation.- Monitor customs duties, freight, transportation, and other import-related costs.3. Export Operations- Manage export orders and shipment execution.- Coordinate with customers, freight forwarders, CHA/customs brokers, shipping lines, and transporters.- Ensure accurate preparation and verification of export documentation.- Monitor shipment schedules, dispatches, customs clearance, and delivery.- Track export shipments and resolve logistics-related issues.4. Compliance & Documentation- Ensure proper documentation and compliance related to import-export transactions.- Coordinate with relevant authorities, customs brokers, banks, and logistics partners.- Maintain records of import-export transactions, project documents, approvals, invoices, shipping documents, and related records.- Ensure compliance with applicable DGFT, Customs, GST, FEMA, and other statutory requirements.5. Management & Coordination- Act as a coordination point between management, project teams, suppliers, customers, and logistics partners.- Conduct regular project and operational review meetings.- Prepare MIS, project reports, shipment reports, cost reports, and management updates.- Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical issues.Candidate Profile- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.- Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience.- Experience in manufacturing/industrial projects and Import-Export operations preferred.- Strong knowledge of import-export documentation and logistics processes.- Good understanding of project planning, execution, vendor management, and cost control.- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems.- Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.- Ability to manage multiple projects and shipments simultaneously.Key Performance Expectations- Projects completed within approved timeline and budget.- Timely procurement, installation, and commissioning of project requirements.- Smooth and timely import/export shipments.- Accurate documentation with minimum compliance errors.- Effective vendor and logistics management.- Reduction in project delays, logistics costs, and operational bottlenecks.- Timely and accurate reporting to management.