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Larsen & Toubro Ltd, commonly known as L&T, is an Indian multinational conglomerate company, with business interests in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, information technology and financial services, headquartered in Mumbai. The company is counted among world's top five construction companies.The L&T Group comprises of 93 subsidiaries, 5 associate companies, 27 joint ventures and 35 jointly held operations, operating across basic and heavy engineering, construction, realty, manufacturing of capital goods, information technology, and financial services.The company specializes in Aerospace, Infrastructure, Shipbuilding, Construction, Defense, Finance, Forging, Hydrocarbon, Information Technology & Engineering Services, Construction Equipment, Railways, Boilers, Process Plant, Turbines, Power, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, and Green Hydrogen.This position is based at L&Ts Head Office within the Corporate Exim department at Powai, Mumbai.Job Role: Sr. Team Member – Customs, FTP – Licensing & EXIM ComplianceEducation: Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or MBA preferred).Additional certifications in Supply Chain, EXIM, or International Trade are a plus.Experience10-15 years of progressive experience in EXIM, Customs operations, and DGFT licensing.Strong preference for candidates with a background in EPC or Engineering industries.Technical CompetenciesRegulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of Indian Customs Act, HS Classification, Rules of Origin, FTA applications, and FTP 2023.Scheme Knowledge: Hands-on expertise in AA/EPCG lifecycle, Duty Drawback, TED Refund, SVB (Related Party Transactions), SEZ, FTWZ, EOU, and MOOWR.Banking & FEMA: Exposure to FEMA regulations, RBI guidelines, and EDPMS/IDPMS compliance.Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SAP/ERP. Familiarity with digital trade platforms is highly desirable.Job ResponsibilitiesCustoms Operations & Duty OptimizationOperational Leadership: Oversee end-to-end import/export clearances, ensuring strict adherence to HS classification, Valuation, and Rules of Origin to minimize disputes and SCNs.Cost Optimization: Identify and execute duty-saving opportunities through FTA benefits and exemption schemes (AA, EPCG, DTA, SEZ, EOU, MOOWR).Vendor Management: Lead CHA operations, managing daily coordination, rate contracts, deferred duty management, and reconciliation.Process Improvement: Drive the standardization of Project Import processes (including Bond/BG closures) and reduce demurrage/detention costs through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive controls.DGFT & Licensing Lifecycle ManagementLicense Management: Manage the complete lifecycle of Advance Authorization (AA) and EPCG licenses—from pre-application norms validation to timely EODC closures and bond management.Export Controls: Govern SCOMET and Restricted Item licensing, ensuring pre/post-export condition adherence and strict compliance with export controls.Data Integrity: Maintain a centralized digital repository of master data and document validity using our internal platforms.Incentives & Export Benefits RealizationBenefit Maximization: Maximize RoDTEP realization through accurate data management and audit-proof documentation.Financial Alignment: Collaborate with F&A for export proceeds realization & AA/EPCG benefit utilization.Compliance, Governance & Audit ReadinessRegulatory Maintenance: Maintain the EXIM Import Compendium (HSN database, notifications) and ensure valid status for IEC, AEO Tier, and Status Holder certifications.Audit Management: Lead the closure of internal and external audit observations. Standardize SOPs for deemed export benefits.Litigation Management: Maintain a repository of SCNs, demand notices, and judicial cases to ensure quick reference and resolution.Digitalization & AnalyticsDigital Transformation: Lead the conversion of manual EXIM processes to digital workflows for license tracking, EO monitoring, and RoDTEP computation.Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize analytics for real-time alerts, SLA adherence monitoring, and ageing analysis to enhance decision-making.Stakeholder Relationship & Capability BuildingExternal Stakeholders: Interface with Customs, DGFT, CHA partners, and statutory agencies.Internal Collaboration: Partner with SCM, F&A, Business Units, and Project Teams to ensure seamless operations.Team Leadership: Mentor and upskill the team in Customs areas, FTP provisions, and trade facilitation programs.