Assistant Manager Imports

Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer is looking for an experienced Import Operations Manager to oversee the import process, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in shipping documentation and LC processes. This role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and paid leaves.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Provident Fund

EOBI

Paid Leaves

Easy loan & advance facility

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in import operations or logistics coordination.
• Certification in Import/Export Operations is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or trading organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete import process from purchase requirements to payment processing.
• Negotiate payment terms with vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare and follow up on shipping documents and logistics.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of LC processes

Strong documentation skills

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Management or International Trade

Tools

SAP

Shipping documentation tools

Job description

To manage and streamline the complete import process — from initiating purchase requirements and coordinating with foreign suppliers to ensuring timely shipment, documentation, and payment processing — in alignment with organizational policies and supply chain objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate purchase requirements with foreign vendors
• Negotiate payment terms & prices if necessary
• Preparation of preplans for internal approvals
• Place orders to suppliers after internal approval
• Forward the LC/ Advance Payment request to banking/ finance team
• Follow up with banking & finance for LC/ advance payments
• Follow up with supplier to get the confirmation of LC drafts
• Follow up with banking for transmission of LC's
• Follow with supplier for readiness of orders
• Prepare goods ready at origin detail to get the approval from SCM for movement
• Initiate inquires for forwarder arrangement
• Prepare freight comparisons for nomination of forwarder
• Follow with forwarder & supplier for shipping schedule
• Arrange shipping documents from suppliers
• Follow up with suppliers for on time submission of shipping documents in banks in case of LC/CAD
• Booking on DHL for samples
• Prepare loading plan for Finished Goods (Chairs) shipments
• Create SAP PO's
• Update the shipment status to HOD/SCM
• Any other task assigned by the HOD

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade from a recognized institution
• Certification in Import/Export Operations or International Logistics will be an added advantage
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in import operations, international procurement, and logistics coordination
• Experience in a manufacturing or trading organization will be preferred
• Strong knowledge of LC processes, shipping documentation, and customs procedures
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is must

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Paid Leaves
• Easy loan & advance facility