Assistant Manager – Import | Orient Group of Companies

Orient Group; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Group of Companies in Lahore seeks an Assistant Manager – Import to manage end-to-end import operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, banks and logistics partners to secure timely material flow for manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years’ import experience and an MBA in Supply Chain or equivalent. Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office, especially Excel, is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant import experience in a manufacturing organization.
• MBA in Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of customs processes, LC handling, banking contracts and advance payments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import operations, including documentation, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and coordination with suppliers, banks, and logistics partners.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, SROs, duties/taxes, and maintain accurate records of all shipments and LC-related documentation.
• Monitor lead times, resolve delays, and provide timely updates to supply chain and production teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Prepare landed cost analysis, track import expenses, and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

Skills

Import operations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Lead time management

Education

MBA Supply Chain or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Orient Group of Companies is looking for a competent and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Import for our Head Office in Lahore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end import operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, timely coordination with stakeholders, and smooth material flow to support manufacturing operations.

Job Description

• 01 Manage end-to-end import operations, including documentation, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and coordination with suppliers, banks, and logistics partners.
• 02 Ensure compliance with import regulations, SROs, duties/taxes, and maintain accurate records of all shipments and LC-related documentation.
• 03 Monitor lead times, resolve delays, and provide timely updates to supply chain and production teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• 04 Prepare landed cost analysis, track import expenses, and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

Skills & Experience Required

• 01 Experience: 3–4 years of relevant experience in the Import Department of a manufacturing organization.
• 02 Education: MBA Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.
• 03 Strong knowledge of customs processes, LC handling, Banking contracts and Advance payments.
• 04 Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel).