Skills by Occupation

meet non vessel operating common carriers rules communicate with shipment forwarders analyse supply chain trends have access to shipping rates manage carriers oversee shipment routing manage freight payment methods assess carriers oversee cargo storage requirements make bids in forward auctions plan transport operations supply chain management prepare bills of lading coordinate import transportation activities foster relationships with various types of carrier cost metrics prepare documentation for international shipping exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues implement short term objectives coordinate export transportation activities book cargo manage medium term objectives develop efficiency plans for logistics operations inspect carrier documents plan medium to long term objectives

adapt to changing situations apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations create import-export commercial documentation work in a logistics team negotiate service with providers administer multi-modal logistics freight transport methods set import export strategies ensure legal accreditation for forwarding agent operations handle shipment paperwork provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions negotiate price communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages liaise between the client and various transportation services create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement analyse work-related written reports negotiate logistics services provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships control trade commercial documentation use different communication channels principles of cargo stowage keep up-to-date to current customs regulations manage contracts