Deputy Manager Imports and Clearance
Date:
Oct 28, 2025
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Location: Karachi Head Office
Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or Business Adminstration with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in imports, LC management, customs clearance and logistics coordination within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
Certification in CIPS / CSCMP / International Trade are preferred. Profeciency in SAP (MM Module) is required.
Responsiblities:
- Oversee end-to-end import operations — from PFI validation, LC establishment, and shipment tracking to customs clearance and delivery at site.
- Coordinate with banks, suppliers, and clearing agents to ensure documentation accuracy and timely processing of imports.
- Monitor and resolve issues related to HS code classification, duty exemptions, and SRO applicability in coordination with relevant authorities.
- Maintain and update import trackers, dashboards, and documentation to ensure transparency and performance visibility.
- Lead interactions with customs, port authorities, and government bodies for regulatory compliance and timely clearance.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce clearance time, cost, and non-compliance risks.
- Support audits and ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and import policy guidelines.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members and act as focal point for import-related escalations.
