Assistant Manager – Import (Pharmaceutical Raw Materials)

Caraway Pharmaceuticals, located in Rawat, Islamabad, is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager – Import with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the importation of pharmaceutical raw materials, including APIs, excipients, and packaging materials. This role requires close coordination with international suppliers, clearing agents, freight forwarders, banks, and various internal departments to ensure timely delivery, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective import operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the entire import process from purchase order placement through customs clearance to warehouse delivery.
- Communicate with international suppliers regarding order confirmations, shipment schedules, dispatch details, and required documentation.
- Monitor import schedules and shipments in transit to guarantee the timely availability of materials.
- Verify all import documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and relevant regulatory certificates.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Finance, Warehouse, and Production teams to streamline import activities.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, banks, and clearing agents to facilitate shipment handling and customs clearance.
- Coordinate Letters of Credit (LCs), advance payments, and other import-related banking documentation in partnership with the Finance department.
- Track freight charges, customs duties, taxes, demurrage, detention, and other import-related expenses to ensure cost control.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, pharmaceutical import requirements, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain accurate import records and prepare reports on pending orders, shipment status, expected arrivals, delays, and landed costs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in import operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical raw material imports, including APIs and excipients, is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with import documentation, customs clearance procedures, Letters of Credit, and international shipping logistics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in import reporting.
- Strong coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience specifically related to pharmaceutical raw material importation will be considered a strong asset.
- The position requires working on-site at the company’s location in Rawat, Islamabad.
- This is a full-time role offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply through the designated job platform. Applicants should be prepared to answer questions regarding their experience with importing raw materials for pharmaceutical companies.

This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to the smooth import operations of a growing pharmaceutical company, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the supply chain.