Import Export Executive

About the Company Pallas Life Science is a food and nutraceutical company expanding its international export operations, with a current focus on Russia and African markets.Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Import-Export Executive to manage and grow our export business in the chemical, nutraceutical, and food processing sectors. The ideal candidate will own export operations end-to-end — from documentation and regulatory compliance to distributor development and contract negotiation — with a primary focus on Russia and Africa.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, and Letters of Credit (LC)Ensure compliance with export regulations, Incoterms, and destination-country import requirements for Russia and African nationsCoordinate with freight forwarders, Customs House Agents (CHA), and shipping lines for timely, cost-effective logisticsIdentify and develop new distributor and buyer relationships in target export marketsNegotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with international buyersTrack and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements (FSSAI and destination-country norms) for nutraceutical and food exportsMonitor shipments and resolve customs or documentation issues as they ariseCoordinate with internal production and quality teams to align supply with export commitmentsStay updated on trade policies, tariffs, and market conditions in Russia and AfricaRequired QualificationsMinimum 2 years of experience in import-export or international trade; experience in chemicals, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or food processing industries preferredWorking knowledge of export documentation processes, Letters of Credit (LC), and IncotermsUnderstanding of customs clearance procedures and export compliance requirementsStrong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of the export functionPreferred QualificationsPrior experience exporting to Russian and/or African marketsWorking knowledge of Russian and/or French (useful for Francophone Africa)What We OfferOpportunity to build and shape the company's export function from the ground upDirect exposure to international business development and cross-border tradeCompensation negotiable based on experience