import export specialist
Code 3331.2.1
Import export specialists have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- value-added tax law
- international commercial transactions rules
- international import export regulations
- embargo regulations
Skills and competences
- speak different languages
- administer multi-modal logistics
- apply export strategies
- apply import strategies
- apply conflict management
- communicate with shipment forwarders
- create solutions to problems
- handle carriers
- ensure customs compliance
- manage import export licenses
- handle quotes from prospective shippers
- arrange customs inspection
- arrange customs documents
- create import-export commercial documentation
- file claims with insurance companies
- perform clerical duties
- apply for refunds
- monitor merchandise delivery
- have computer literacy
Transversal competences
- meet deadlines
- build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds
- plan transport operations
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences