April 26, 2010

IMPORT AND EXPORT MANAGER

Company: Our clients are the largest forging house in the country, exporting over 50% of its output. They are
major suppliers of quality forgings to leading automotive companies and machining houses. Their high standards
of quality, expertise in development and an exceptionally quick response have earned them many valued
customers
Location: Lahore
Description:
Key responsibilities & measurement
o Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials in and/or out of the country in accordance
with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local, country and international
law and process.
o Manage the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful
execution of all import/export activities.
o Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export
law and procedures; tariffs and duties; licences and restrictions.
o Manage financial and currency processes and transactions in accordance with policy and law, and to
optimise cost-effectiveness of activities.
o Communicate with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all
relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support
and activities.
o Anticipate research and report on future changes in import/export laws and in relevant local territory
practices, and ensure such knowledge is factored into the planning of the department's own strategy,
resources and procedures.
o Plan and implement import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements
of the organization.
o Liaise with other departments in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant export/import
activities and support in relation to the organization's sales, purchasing, materials management,
production and overall operating functions.
o Manage and maintain effective and lawful insurance provisions relating to import/export activities.
o Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner, for example: shipping
schedules; letters of credit; documents; credit control mechanisms; licences; declarations; packing,
routing, transport and safety documentation.
o Investigate, plan and implement strategically effective and relevant transport methods, which meet
optimally the needs of the organization and its suppliers and customers.
Skills & experiences
The candidate must have a Bachelors Degree; prefer advanced degrees and 5 to 7 years of experience in this
field
Please email CVs or your recommendations to saqibah@szaram.com mentioning the
position applied for in subject-line. Details of above mentioned positions will be shared
with shortlisted candidates only