Import coordinators arrange shipments, prepare and approve orders, manage pricing information and release invoices. They send documentation that coincides with shipments and importation and are responsible for maximizing space capacity and coordinating schedules with the warehouse. They interact with customers, manage their personal staff and coordinate with other teams.
Import coordinators may have to manage the traffic department and traffic coordinators. They must spot export compliance risks and come up with risk assessment measures.
Import coordinators must be up-to-date on regulatory changes and adapt appropriately. They are responsible for reducing costs as well, and they negotiate freight rates. Import/export coordinators are also responsible for warehouse inventory.
Salary: 4,000 AED to 5,000 AED.
