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import export manager

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

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Description

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

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

international commercial transactions rules export control principles international business international import export regulations embargo regulations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage processes build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds produce sales reports ensure customs compliance set import export strategies perform financial risk management in international trade abide by business ethical code of conducts maintain financial records apply conflict management control trade commercial documentation create solutions to problems comprehend financial business terminology meet deadlines speak different languages direct distribution operations monitor international market performance conduct performance measurement have computer literacy

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply strategic thinking manage tender processes negotiate sales contracts apply certification and payment procedures plan transport operations managing a business with great care administer multi-modal logistics encourage teambuilding

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)