embargo regulations
The national, international and foreign sanctions and embargo regulations, e.g. Council Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.
Import export specialists have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.
Competences and skills
93 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesinternational 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.
international import export regulations
The principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.
Cross-sector
2 competencesinternational business
The processes related to production or distribution of goods and services across borders.
value-added tax law
Taxes imposed on the purchase prices of goods and the legislation that governs this activity.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesapply for refunds
Make inquiries at the supplier in order to return, exchange or refund goods.
arrange customs documents
Make sure goods have the proper documentation and information to pass customs.
arrange customs inspection
Contact customs in order to let them inspect the import or export goods. Make sure every shipment has the proper documentation and conform to legislation and regulations.
Sector-specific
8 competencesapply import strategies
Follow and implement strategies for importing according to the size of the company, the nature of its products, the available expertise, and business conditions on the international markets. These strategies include procedural and strategic issues and involve the use of customs agencies or brokers.
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.
communicate with shipment forwarders
Maintain a good flow of communication with shipper and freight forwarders, who ensure a correct delivery and distribution of goods.
ensure customs compliance
Implement and monitor compliance with import and export requirements in order to avoid customs claims, supply chain interruption, increased overall costs.
handle carriers
Organise the transportation system through which a product is conveyed to its buyer, through which a product is sourced from a supplier, including customs.
manage import export licenses
Ensure the effective issuing of permits and licenses in import and export processes.
monitor merchandise delivery
Follow up logistical organisation of products; ensure that products have been transported in a correct and timely fashion.
plan transport operations
Plan mobility and transport for different departments, in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates; compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadminister multi-modal logistics
Manage the flow of products through multi-modal transportation.
apply conflict management
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.
apply export strategies
Follow and implement strategies according to the size of the company and possible advantages towards the international market. Set goals to export products or commodities to the market, in order to minimize risks for potential buyers.
create import-export commercial documentation
Organise the completion of official documents such as letters of credit, shipping orders, and certificates of origin.
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.
file claims with insurance companies
File a factual request to an insurance company in case a problem occurs which is covered under an insurance policy.
handle quotes from prospective shippers
Evaluate the quotes fares and services offered from prospective transporters on the market.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
perform clerical duties
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
research
Optional knowledge 58 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
51 competencesagricultural equipment
The offered agricultural machinery and equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
The offered agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
animal health rules of distribution of products of animal origin
Types of national and international animal health rules governing the distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption, e.g. Directive 2002/99/EC.
beverage products
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
chemical products
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
clothing and footwear products
The offered clothing and footwear products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
clothing industry
Major suppliers, brands and products involved in the clothing industry.
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
The offered coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
computer equipment
The offered computers, computer peripheral equipment and software products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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construction products
The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
dairy and edible oil products
The offered dairy products and edible oil products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
electrical household appliances products
The offered electrical household appliances products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
electronic and telecommunication equipment
The offered electronic and telecommunication equipment and products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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export regulations of dual-use goods
Field of information distinguishing national and international regulations concerning the export of dual-use goods.
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
The offered fish, crustacean and mollusc products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
flower and plant products
The offered flower and plant products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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food and beverage industry
The respective industry and the processes involved in the food and beverage industry, such as raw material selection, processing, packaging, and storage.
food hygiene rules
The set of national and international regulations for hygiene of foodstuffs and food safety, e.g. regulation (EC) 852/2004.
fruit and vegetable products
The offered fruit and vegetable products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
The offered furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
general principles of food law
The national and international legal rules and requirements applied in the food industry.
glassware products
The offered china glassware and other glassware products such as cups and vases, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
The offered hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
hides, skins and leather products
The offered hides, skins and leather products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
household products
The offered household products or goods, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
ICT software specifications
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
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import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
The international and national legal rules for exporting and importing dangerous chemicals.
industrial tools
The tools and equipment used for industrial purposes, both power and hand tools, and their various uses.
live animal products
The offered live animal products, their specificity and legal and regulatory requirements.
machine tools
The offered machine tools and products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
machinery products
The offered machinery products their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
meat and meat products
The offered meat and meat products, their properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
metal and metal ore products
The offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
The offered mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
office equipment
The offered office machinery and equipment products, its functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
office furniture products
The offered office furniture products, its functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
perfume and cosmetic products
The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
pharmaceutical products
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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.
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regulations for international transportation
The relevant regulations and legislation that applies to transportation of national or foreign cargo or passengers to and from different countries via vessels or aircraft.
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.
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
The offered sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
textile industry machinery products
The offered textile industry machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
The offered textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
tobacco products
The varieties of products that can be manufactured using tobacco leaves as a base. The types of tobacco products which are smoked tobacco products, smokeless tobacco products, and byproducts of tobacco leaves.
types of aircraft
The various types of aircraft, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
types of coffee beans
Most known coffee types, Arabica and Robusta, and the cultivars under each one of those types.
types of maritime vessels
Various types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance requirements.
waste and scrap products
The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
watches and jewellery products
The offered watches and jewellery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
wood products
The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
7 competencescommunication principles
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
export control principles
The restrictions a country imposes on its exported products and goods.
footwear industry
Major brands, manufacturers and products available on the footwear market including the different types of shoes, components and materials used.
international regulations for cargo handling
The body of conventions, guidelines and rules which dictate the activity of loading and unloading cargo in international ports.
multimedia systems
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
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national regulations on handling cargo
The national regulations governing the loading and unloading of cargo in ports within that country.
teamwork principles
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesinvestigate manufacturing facilities
Inspect foreign manufacturing facilities for violations of child labour laws, product safety, hygiene, or other areas of concern.
perform export of commodities
Use tariff schedules and obtain the right logistics and licenses for the export of different types of products and commodities to foreign countries.
perform import of commodities
Oversee the activities for buying and importing products and commodities by obtaining the right import permits and tariffs. Perform any other follow-up actions.
Sector-specific
2 competencesabide 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.
apply regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages
Comply to government regulations concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages and obtain a license if required.
Cross-sector
3 competencescommunicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.