Manager (Import & Sourcing)

Job Location: Dhaka (Head Office)

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Sourcing new items according to the demand of Bangladesh Market. Apply most cost effective strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with reliable international and local suppliers.
• Secure favorable pricing, terms, and contracts for materials/products.
• Develop sourcing strategies, conduct market analysis, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Process purchase orders, manage inventory levels, and align with production needs. 
• Prepare, review, and validate all import documents (LC, Bill of Lading, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Bangladeshi customs, NBR, BSTI, and international trade laws.
• Handle Letter of Credit (LC) operations, including opening, amendment, and payments.
• Coordinate with banks, C&F agents, shipping lines, and ports for clearance and delivery.
• Manage import VAT, duty, and other government levies. 
• Work with production, finance, and sales teams.
• Maintain strong ties with banks, suppliers, freight forwarders, and authorities.
• Identify and resolve issues arising from unexpected circumstances, ensuring supply chain resilience. 
• Track supplier performance, delivery times, quality, and costs.
• Use data to provide insights, improve strategies, and report to management. 
• Applicant should have ability to sourcing product, negotiate, import and market operation independently.
• Any other task assign by the management.