Tariq Arsalan Khatri

Results-driven Import Manager / Supply Chain Professional with 18+ years of practical experience in international trade, customs clearance, trade finance, supplier coordination, duty planning, and landed cost management. Proven expertise in handling China-based suppliers, freight partners, banks, and regulatory authorities to ensure timely and compliant import operations.

Import & Supply Chain Manager - Happy Sun Trading Co - Karachi

(2018-08)

• Manage complete import cycle from supplier order placement to customs clearance and warehouse delivery.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers (mainly China) regarding production schedules, shipment readiness, dispatch plans, and documentation.
• Handle LC opening, amendments, remittances, Form-I processing, and bank document release.
• Prepare advance estimates of customs duties, taxes, and port charges for finance planning.
• Develop landed cost sheets including freight, duties, taxes, and clearance expenses.
• Liaise with clearing agents, shipping lines, freight partners, and transporters.
• Ensure timely GD filing, customs compliance, and avoidance of demurrage / detention charges.

Assistant Import Manager - Sunlight Wood Products Pvt Ltd - Karachi

(2006-07 - 2018-07)

• Assisted in import documentation, shipment follow-up, customs clearance, and bank coordination.
• Coordinated with suppliers and freight agents regarding dispatch schedules.
• Supported costing preparation and duty/tax calculations.
• Maintained warehouse records and import transaction files.

Intermediate - Karachi Board (2008)