Profession import export manager

Import export managers install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Embargo regulations

    The national, international and foreign sanctions and embargo regulations, e.g. Council Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.

  • International commercial transactions rules

    Pre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.

  • Export control principles

    The restrictions a country imposes on its exported products and goods.

  • International import export regulations

    Know the principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.

Skills

  • Meet deadlines

    Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

  • Set import export strategies

    Develop and plan the strategies for import and export, according to the size of the company, the nature of its products, expertise and business conditions on the international markets.

  • Perform financial risk management in international trade

    Evaluate and manage the possibility of financial loss and non-payment following international transactions, in the context of foreign exchange market; apply instruments like letters of credit.

  • Manage processes

    Manage processes by defining, measuring, controlling and improving them with the goal to meet customer requirements profitably.

  • Comprehend financial business terminology

    Grasp the meaning of basic financial concepts and terms used in businesses and financial institutions or organisations.

  • Abide by business ethical code of conducts

    Conform and follow the ethical code of conducts promoted by companies and businesses at large. Ensure that operations and activities do comply with the code of conduct and ethical operations the supply chain throughout.

  • Apply conflict management

    Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. To be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and to be able to deal with a problem gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

  • Ensure customs compliance

    Implement and monitor compliance with import and export requirements in order to avoid customs claims, supply chain interruption, increased overall costs.

  • Produce sales reports

    Maintain records of calls made and products sold over a given time frame, including data regarding sales volumes, number of new accounts contacted and the costs involved.

  • Monitor international market performance

    Continuously monitor the international market performance by staying up-to-date with trade media and trends.

  • Direct distribution operations

    Direct distribution and logistics operations ensuring maximum accuracy and productivity.

  • Speak different languages

    Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

  • Maintain financial records

    Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.

  • Have computer literacy

    Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

  • Conduct performance measurement

    Gather, assess and interpret data concerning the performance of a system, component, group of people or organisation.

  • Create solutions to problems

    Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

  • Build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds

    Understand and create a link with people from different cultures, countries, and ideologies without judgements or preconceptions.

  • Control trade commercial documentation

    Monitor written records containing information related to commercial transactions such as invoice, letter of credit, order, shipping, certificate of origin.

Optional knowledge and skills

flower and plant products metal and metal ore products chemical products manage tender processes office equipment managing a business with great care food hygiene rules industrial tools household products export regulations of dual-use goods protective measures against the introduction of organisms textile industry machinery products apply strategic thinking computer equipment fish, crustacean and mollusc products agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products types of maritime vessels animal health rules of distribution of products of animal origin live animal products employment law import export regulations of dangerous chemicals teamwork principles glassware products general principles of food law mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products administer multi-modal logistics electronic and telecommunication equipment plan transport operations perfume and cosmetic products agricultural equipment dairy and edible oil products office furniture products electrical household appliances products watches and jewellery products textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials plan team building sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products clothing and footwear products fruit and vegetable products machinery products sales strategies regulations on substances construction products wood products beverage products negotiate sales contracts types of aircraft waste and scrap products furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products hides, skins and leather products tobacco products pharmaceutical products machine tools coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products meat and meat products

Source: Sisyphus ODB