Assistant Manager – Import (Pharmaceutical Raw Materials)

Company: Caraway Pharmaceuticals
Location: Rawat, Islamabad
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Caraway Pharmaceuticals is looking for an Assistant Manager – Import with 2–4 years of relevant experience to manage imports of pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, excipients, and packaging materials. The role involves coordinating with international suppliers, clearing agents, freight forwarders, banks, and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective import operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete import cycle, from purchase order placement to customs clearance and warehouse delivery.
• Coordinate with international suppliers regarding order confirmation, shipment schedules, dispatch, and documentation.
• Monitor import schedules and shipments in transit to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Verify import documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and applicable regulatory certificates.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Finance, Warehouse, and Production departments.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, banks, and clearing agents for shipment handling and customs clearance.
• Coordinate Letters of Credit (LCs), advance payments, and import-related banking documentation with Finance.
• Monitor freight charges, customs duties, taxes, demurrage, detention, and other import expenses.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customs regulations, pharmaceutical import requirements, and company SOPs.
• Maintain import records and prepare reports on pending orders, shipment status, expected arrivals, delays, and landed costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a relevant field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in import operations, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical raw material imports, including APIs and excipients, will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with import documentation, customs clearance, LC procedures, and international shipping.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and import reporting.
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply through Indeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have of importing raw material for Pharma companies?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person