Import Executive

Selmore Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Ltd.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity

Leaves

Pension

Job summary

Selmore Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Ltd. in Lahore is looking for a professional to coordinate international purchase orders and manage import documentation for pharmaceutical ingredients. This role involves compliance with Pakistani import regulations and liaising with freight forwarders and suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in pharmaceutical imports, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits including gratuity, leaves, and pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling pharmaceutical or regulated imports, including documentation and customs clearance.
• Familiarity with international shipping terms and freight processes.
• Strong knowledge of import duties, permits, and required certificates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase orders with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage import documentation and liaise with freight forwarders.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations and health authority requirements.

Skills

Experience in handling pharmaceutical imports

Knowledge of Pakistan customs rules

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Description: Role Overview

Company: Pharmaceutical manufacturer in Lahore.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international purchase orders with suppliers and internal stakeholders to confirm specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Manage import documentation: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading/airway bills, and customs declarations.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and clearing agents to ensure timely clearance and minimize demurrage.
• Track shipments, monitor lead times, and resolve transit or supplier issues to maintain production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Pakistani import regulations and health authority requirements for pharmaceutical ingredients and veterinary products.
• Reconcile import-related invoices, assist in cost allocation, and support purchasing and accounts teams.

Job Specification

• Must-have: Proven experience handling pharmaceutical or regulated imports, including documentation and customs clearance procedures.
• Familiarity with international shipping terms (Incoterms), air and sea freight processes, and freight forwarding operations.
• Strong knowledge of Pakistan customs rules, import duties, permits, and required certificates for APIs, excipients, and veterinary products.
• Purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and shipment tracking tools.
• Attention to detail for document verification, invoice reconciliation, and landed-cost calculations.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with suppliers, freight agents, QA, and accounts teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple shipments, work under deadlines, and resolve logistics exceptions.
• Proficiency with MS Excel for reporting; experience with ERP or procurement systems preferred.

Job Rewards and Benefits

Gratuity, Leaves, Pension