Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari – Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Manager – Import Logistics 

Reporting to                         : Senior Manager – CS&L

Location                                 : Gurugram, Haryana

Area                                       : Haryana, India

Working Days                       : 5 days per week

 General Description

 Campari Group is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, including Aperol, Campari, SKYY, Wild Turkey and Grand Marnier. The Group has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

In India we have a great portfolio of brands across categories and only growing with market presence across relevant Indian states:  Aperol, Campari, Skyy Vodka, Bulldog Gin, The Glen Grant Single Malt, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Cinzano Prosecco & Old Smuggler Blended Scotch Whisky.     

Job Overview – To manage and coordinate all import-related logistics activities for alcoholic beverages, ensuring timely and compliant movement of goods from international suppliers to bonded warehouses or final destinations in India. The role involves close coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers (CHA), internal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless import operations while adhering to legal and statutory requirements such as FSSAI, Customs, and Excise.

 Key Roles and Responsibilities

 Import Operations Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all import shipments from origin to destination.
• Handle end-to-end import documentation, including Invoice, Packing List, COO, Bill of Lading and Bill of Entry.
• Ensure timely filing of Bill of Entry (BOE), customs clearance and FSSAI Clearance.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and shipping lines for booking, scheduling, and tracking of shipments.
• Ensure compliance with bonded warehouse protocols, including in-bonding, breakage/shortage declarations, and stock removals.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure import activities comply with Customs, FSSAI, Excise, DGFT, and other government regulations.
• Work with CHAs to manage port formalities and facilitate smooth customs clearance.
• Oversee the FSSAI processes such as application submission, sampling and acquiring FSSAI NOC and Test Report.

Inventory & Warehouse Coordination:

• Liaise with bonded warehouses for receipt, inspection, and storage of imported goods.
• Manage inventory reconciliations for bonded stocks.
• Manage and Monitor Internal Stock Transfer with in the warehouse

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Interface with internal departments like Demand and Supply, Finance, Commercial for logistics operations.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure alignment on timelines and documentation.

Cost Control & Documentation:

• Monitor and control import logistics costs including freight, duty, warehousing, and clearing charges.
• Maintain accurate records and timely submission of import-related documents for audits and returns (e.g., Annual Return filing for FSSAI Central License, EPR Plastic Waste, Continuity Bond Extension etc.).

Key Relationships:

 Internal: Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Global Quality

External: Customs, Excise, Vendors and Suppliers, Gov Agencies, FSSAI, Freight Forwarders

Experience Required

• Strong understanding of international logistics, INCO terms, bonded warehousing, and customs procedures.
• Familiarity with alcoholic beverage regulations and documentation requirements (COO, Excise, FSSAI, etc.).
• Excellent coordination, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office.
• Experience managing large cross functional commercial projects desirable
• Ability to network and build strong relationships
• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferrable in International Business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in import logistics, preferably in the alcoholic beverages, FMCG, or related sector.
• Experience dealing with bonded warehouses and CHA operations is a must

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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