Roles and Responsibilities

Managing relationships with international clients, vendors, and business partners
Negotiating contracts with new vendors and clients as well as terminating contracts with existing clients or vendors when necessary
Coordinating freight shipments to ensure that they arrive on time and without damage
Establishing and managing relationships with freight carriers and other service providers to ensure smooth operations
Developing and implementing plans for increasing market share through brand awareness, new product development, and advertising
Managing the inventory of goods held in storage facilities, including monitoring stock levels and ordering replacements when necessary
Preparing financial reports about sales activity, costs, and profit margins for international markets
Managing the supply chain process from procurement to shipment to customer delivery
Cooperating with other departments within the company to ensure that all international business operations run smoothly.

Skills To Be A Successful Import/Export Officer

Understanding finance and budgets
Understanding technology
Understanding of international trade compliance requirements
Networking skills
Analytical skills
Accountability and adaptability
Ability to receive feedback
Communication