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Senior Manager - Regulatory Compliance - Economic Zones - Chennai
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Job Purpose/Objective
Ensure smooth conduct of all Regulatory and Legal matters related to the Free Trade Warehousing Zones and the Business Unit of DP
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Key responsibilities
Regulatory
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Liaising with SEZ Authorities, Customs, SEZ Online, Planning Authority and other state/central authorities etc. for all FTWZ related issues ensuring smooth operations.
Liaising with SEZ Authorities, Customs, SEZ Online, Planning Authority and other state/central authorities etc. for all FTWZ related issues ensuring smooth operations.
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Handling official communication with SEZ & other related bodies. Managing administrative requirements of SEZ officials.
Handling official communication with SEZ & other related bodies. Managing administrative requirements of SEZ officials.
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Attending various audits of SEZ, Customs, DRI, SIIB, ISO & other related bodies. Handling confiscations, seizures, disposal / E-auction of long-standing export and import cargo.
Attending various audits of SEZ, Customs, DRI, SIIB, ISO & other related bodies. Handling confiscations, seizures, disposal / E-auction of long-standing export and import cargo.
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Handling cases of short shipments, excess cargo, back to town, high sea sales, Bonding, debonding, warehousing (EXIM & domestic), etc.
Handling cases of short shipments, excess cargo, back to town, high sea sales, Bonding, debonding, warehousing (EXIM & domestic), etc.
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Attending meetings/investigations with SEZ/Customs/DRI/CBI /CSTAT and other law enforcement bodies.
Attending meetings/investigations with SEZ/Customs/DRI/CBI /CSTAT and other law enforcement bodies.
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Managing and guiding other departments to follow various rules and practices laid down by the relevant regulatory bodies.
Managing and guiding other departments to follow various rules and practices laid down by the relevant regulatory bodies.
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Single point contact for Customers / CHAs for any issues in completion of Customs related activities.
Single point contact for Customers / CHAs for any issues in completion of Customs related activities.
Key Member of the team which evaluates and
identify
the best options for obtaining permissions from Regulatory Authorities and to participate in the
preparing
and obtaining of the permissions.
identify
the best options for obtaining permissions from Regulatory Authorities and to participate in the
preparing
and obtaining of the permissions.
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Preparing and making applications and obtaining permissions from Regulatory Authorities.
Preparing and making applications and obtaining permissions from Regulatory Authorities.
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Work very closely with heads of BU’s and of cross functional teams like Finance, Operations, Commercial and Human Capital teams on
day to day
legal issues as necessary
Work very closely with heads of BU’s and of cross functional teams like Finance, Operations, Commercial and Human Capital teams on
day to day
legal issues as necessary
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Responding to legal notices, finalizing notices to be sent on behalf of company in conjunction with the company’s solicitors.
Responding to legal notices, finalizing notices to be sent on behalf of company in conjunction with the company’s solicitors.
EXIM –
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Coordination with Shipping Lines, important importers/exporters and acting as Key Account Manager for prominent customers and resolving their clearance related issues to ensure timely handover.
Coordination with Shipping Lines, important importers/exporters and acting as Key Account Manager for prominent customers and resolving their clearance related issues to ensure timely handover.
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Arranging timely completion of activities and documentation of EXIM transactions as per rules and regulations of Customs and trade practices.
Arranging timely completion of activities and documentation of EXIM transactions as per rules and regulations of Customs and trade practices.
Leverage existing regulatory and government networks to support business development opportunities in economic zones
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Helping
maintaining
of process flow and documentation for EXIM activities in the online system.
Helping
maintaining
of process flow and documentation for EXIM activities in the online system.
Operations –
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Coordination with various departments for completion of activities like weighment, shifting, grounding, repairing, etc.
Coordination with various departments for completion of activities like weighment, shifting, grounding, repairing, etc.
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Coordination with third party vendors, surveyors etc., for timely completion of activities including handover of urgent, timebound and reefer cargo.
Coordination with third party vendors, surveyors etc., for timely completion of activities including handover of urgent, timebound and reefer cargo.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Skills and Competencies
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12-15 years relevant experience in relation to Special Economic Zones Act and Rules.
12-15 years relevant experience in relation to Special Economic Zones Act and Rules.
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Hands on knowledge of prevailing SEZ guidelines
Hands on knowledge of prevailing SEZ guidelines
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Ability to understand customers business, applicable regulations and the relevance of FTWZ laws.
Ability to understand customers business, applicable regulations and the relevance of FTWZ laws.
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Basic understanding of corporate & business law.
Basic understanding of corporate & business law.
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Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
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Excellent communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills
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Ability to interpret legal requirements and apply to relevant business operations.
Ability to interpret legal requirements and apply to relevant business operations.
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Ability to understand commercial and financial drivers.
Ability to understand commercial and financial drivers.
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Ability to prioritizing parallel projects and meet demanding deadlines.
Ability to prioritizing parallel projects and meet demanding deadlines.
Stakeholder
Internal: Operations and Engineering team
External:
Government & Regulatory Authorities, Auditors & Consultants and Trade & Industry Bodies
- Educational Qualification (min)
- Bachelor’s / Masters Degree
- Preferred Certifications if any
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- Range/ Min no of years - of overall Experience required
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0–15 years of compliance or regulatory experience, preferably in SEZs, free trade zones, logistics, or large corporate
0–15 years of compliance or regulatory experience, preferably in SEZs, free trade zones, logistics, or large corporate
- Min no of years of Industry specific experience required, if any & the
industry type
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Minimum
5–7 years should be in a senior or managerial capacity, handling regulatory compliance frameworks, audits, and external stakeholder management.
Minimum
5–7 years should be in a senior or managerial capacity, handling regulatory compliance frameworks, audits, and external stakeholder management.
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