Siddhant Sharma

Trade Compliance and International Logistics professional with 10+ years of progressive experience across multinational organizations. Expertise in global import/export operations, customs compliance, DGFT regulations, freight management, Incoterms, Dangerous Goods, vendor management and supply chain optimization. Proven track record of handling high-value international shipments, optimizing freight costs by 15%, and delivering customs duty savings of approximately INR 70 lakh.

Export Import & Logistics Manager - Purezza Kids Pvt. Ltd.

• Managed around 30 air/courier import-export shipments per month for kids garments.
• Handled monthly imports valued at approximately USD 60,000.
• Managed customs clearance, duty structure (~28% incl. IGST) and domestic transportation across India.

Trade Compliance Planner - Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.

• Manage 20–25 monthly air import shipments through Delhi International Airport from global suppliers.
• Handle 85–90 monthly air export shipments including Dangerous Goods (DG).
• Achieved approximately 15% reduction in import freight cost through planning and optimization.
• Coordinate customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Senior Executive – Imports - IMI Norgren Herion India Pvt. Ltd.

• Managed 60–65 international air import shipments every month.
• Handled imports valued at INR 5–6 crore monthly.
• Managed average duty incidence of 26.5% including 18% IGST.
• Supported business continuity during COVID despite freight spend peaking near INR 1 crore in May 2020.

Import Executive - Mimaki India Pvt. Ltd.

• Managed imports of industrial printing machines from Japan (CIF) and China (EXW).
• Handled consignments valued at USD 20,000–23,000 each.
• Secured eligible customs duty exemptions generating approximately INR 70 lakh savings over two years.

Executive – Freight Forwarding - Pantos Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. (LG Electronics Logistics Partner)

• Handled 85–90 import shipments monthly covering 250–300 containers per week.
• Worked on Direct Port Delivery (DPD), AEO processes and Import General Manifest filing.