About Opptra:
Opptra is a digital-first omnichannel distributor helping global brands enter and scale across Asia's fastest-growing consumer markets - India, Southeast Asia, and the GCC. Founded by Binny Bansal (co-founder of Flipkart), Opptra operates on a stock-and-sell model, purchasing inventory upfront and running end-to-end operations from market entry strategy through to post-purchase experience.
About the role:
We're looking for an experienced Import and Export Lead to own end-to-end trade operations across India, Southeast Asia, and GCC corridors. Based in Dubai, you'll anchor GCC trade while driving regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and seamless customs clearance in a high-velocity ecommerce environment.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Export & Import Management:
- Manage international shipments (air & sea freight)
- Oversee documentation: Invoice, Packing List, COO, BL/AWB, HS codes
- Ensure accurate product classification and customs valuation
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHAs, and customs brokers
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:
- Ensure compliance with UAE customs laws and GCC trade regulations
- Oversee import/export regulations for India and SEA markets
- Manage duty structures, VAT implications, and free zone requirements
- Ensure adherence to re-export and bonded warehouse rules
Cross-Border Inventory Movement:
- Plan consolidation strategies across geographies
- Optimize freight costs and transit timelines
- Coordinate with warehousing teams in UAE and origin countries
- Support 1P inventory movements and replenishment cycles
Cost & Duty Optimization:
- Evaluate duty drawback, FTA benefits, and preferential trade agreements
- Optimize HS classification to avoid overpayment
- Monitor demurrage, detention, and clearance delays
- Drive landed cost efficiency
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Work closely with: Supply Chain
- Finance (for duty accounting & working capital impact)
- Marketplace teams and
- External logistics partners
Experience:
- 6–10+ years in EXIM / international trade operations
- Strong experience managing GCC trade corridors
- Hands-on exposure to UAE customs processes
- Experience handling multi-country ecommerce shipments
Technical Knowledge:
- HS code classification
- UAE customs portal & clearance processes
- VAT and duty frameworks
- Free zone vs mainland trade compliance
- Freight (air & sea) cost structures
Preferred Background:
- Experience in ecommerce or distribution-led businesses
- Exposure to high-SKU environments
- Experience managing trade flows linked to platforms like Amazon or Noon
