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Trade Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Trade Specialist Salary Guide
Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into courier and logistics positions!
Trade Specialist Core Duties and Qualifications
A trade specialist in courier and logistics industry is the one who is responsible for the movement of good over international boundaries in an efficient and compliant manner. An individual ensures that the shipments meet the trade rules, customs requirements, and international standards while making the processes more efficient in terms of cost and speed.
A trade specialist has a deep knowledge of worldwide trade policies and has experience with customs officials, and internal departments in order to deal with obstacles, solve documentation issues, and make sure goods are delivered on time.
Desired Profile For A Trade Specialist
Roles and Duties
With the help of knowledge of trade specialist, the operations are carried on without any hitches, risks of delays or penalties while they are also in charge of the following duties and responsibilities:
- Compile and analyze import and export papers to make sure they are correct and compliant.
- Track the status of the shipment and intervene in case of customs or regulatory issues.
- Make sure the import and export regulations, tariffs, and free trade agreements are respected.
- Communicate with customs brokers, and the appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Review trade operations to lower expenses and adjust the delivery schedule.
- Be aware of any changes in international trade regulations and make necessary adjustments in the policy.
- Facilitate training or advice on trade compliance to the internal teams.
- Get rid of conflicts or issues that are associated with customs clearance or the paperwork.
- Facilitate the auditing process and ensure timely maintenance of trade documents.
- Participate with strategic initiatives to make international trade more efficient.
Qualifications And Certifications
Here are the educational qualification required for the position of trade specialist highlight by the top courier company in UAE:
- Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
- Economics
- International trade
- Business administration
- Logistics
- Supply chain management
- Related field
- Master’s degree in international trade, logistics, business administration (MBA), or related field.
- License of customs broker is preferable.
- Professional certifications of Certified Trade Specialist (CTS), Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), and others are suggested.
Skills And Expertise
Here are skills and experience that is required for the position of trade specialist in the top logistics companies in the UAE:
- 3-5 years of prior working experience in international trade, logistics management, customs clearance, or related roles.
- Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics management software.
- Understanding of data analytic tools like Excel, Tableau, etc.
- Understanding of international trade rules like Incoterms, World Trade Organization (WTO) standards, and customs classifications (HTS codes), etc.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate.
- Multilingual skills to deal with diverse global trade partners.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically in solving issues.
- Attention to detail.
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