Import Manager

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Import Planning & Coordination - Plan and coordinate the importation of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, machinery, and spare parts. - Ensure timely availability of imported materials to support uninterrupted production. Regulatory & Compliance Management - Ensure all imports comply with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, customs laws, and international trade regulations. - Coordinate with regulatory authorities for import permits, product clearances, and approvals. Documentation & Customs Clearance - Prepare, review, and manage import documentation including invoices, packing lists, certificates of analysis (CoA), certificates of origin, MSDS, and shipping documents. - Liaise with customs agents to ensure smooth and timely clearance of pharmaceutical consignments. Supplier & Freight Management - Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and shipping lines. - Negotiate shipping terms, freight rates, and delivery schedules. Quality & GMP Coordination - Ensure imported materials meet approved quality specifications and GMP requirements. - Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for inspection, sampling, and release of imported materials. Inventory & Cost Control - Monitor import costs, duties, taxes, and logistics expenses. - Ensure accurate inventory records and cost optimization in line with company budgets. Risk Management & Problem Resolution - Identify and manage risks related to delays, shortages, damage, or non-compliance. - Resolve import-related issues such as shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, or regulatory holds.