Profession import export manager in wood and construction materials

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

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional

Knowledge

• Wood products

  The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

• 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.

• Embargo regulations

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

• Regulations on substances

  The national and international regulations on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, e.g. regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

• Protective measures against the introduction of organisms

  The national and international protective measures against the introduction of organisms, e.g. Council Directive 2000/29/EC, on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community.

• 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.

• Construction products

  The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

• Export control principles

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

Skills

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Direct distribution operations

  Direct distribution and logistics operations ensuring maximum accuracy and productivity.

• Monitor international market performance

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

• Managing a business with great care

  Detailed and thorough treatment of transactions, compliance with regulations and supervision of employees, safeguarding a smooth running of daily operations.

• Manage processes

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Control trade commercial documentation

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

• Speak different languages

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

• 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.

• Comprehend financial business terminology

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

• Maintain financial records

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

• Ensure customs compliance

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

Source: Sisyphus ODB