Market Surveyor

Location: Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta

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Main Responsibilities

Market Data Collection
  • Conduct regular surveys in wholesale and retail markets for goods under customs scrutiny.
  • Record prevailing domestic market prices of imported goods, including details on quality, grade, and country of origin.
  • Collect supplementary data such as transport costs, distribution margins, and seasonal price variations.
Valuation Support
  • Compare surveyed market prices with declared import values to identify discrepancies or anomalies.
  • Provide inputs for preparing and updating Valuation Rulings issued by DG Customs Valuation.
  • Assist customs officers in verifying whether declared values align with prevailing market conditions.
Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare comprehensive market survey reports with clear price ranges, sources, and supporting evidence.
  • Submit survey data in prescribed formats for entry into valuation databases.
  • Maintain accurate records of survey visits, trader interactions, and price quotations.
Stakeholder Coordination
  • Liaise with traders, wholesalers, and importers to collect reliable and accurate price data.
  • Coordinate with Valuation Officers, Data Analysts, and Risk Management teams.
  • Participate in joint exercises with other customs units as required.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Fresh graduates may apply; however, candidates with experience in market research, trade, or customs-related work will be preferred.
  • Knowledge of local trading practices, wholesale/retail markets, and imported commodities.
  • Strong observation and data collection skills.
  • Good communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Integrity and impartiality in reporting market information.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to local markets.
Competencies
Integrity & Ethical Conduct Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Attention to Detail & Accountability