Description
Forwarding managers plan and organise cargo shipments within national and international areas. They communicate with carriers and negotiate the best way to send the cargo to its destination which can be a single customer or a point of distribution. Forwarding managers act as experts in supply chain management. They know and apply the rules and regulations for each specific type of cargo and communicate the conditions and costs to the clients.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
develop transportation cost metricsanalyse shipping ratesprepare documentation for international shippinginspect carrier documentsoversee shipment routingfoster relationships with various types of carrierdevelop efficiency plans for logistics operationsmanage freight payment methodsmake bids in forward auctionsoversee cargo storage requirementsplan transport operationsprepare bills of ladingimplement short term objectivescommunicate with shipment forwarderscoordinate import transportation activitiesbook cargomanage medium term objectivesassess carriersplan medium to long term objectivesanalyse supply chain trendscoordinate export transportation activitiesmanage carriersnon vessel operating common carrier regulationsimplement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on shipscontrol trade commercial documentationanalyse work-related written reportscommunicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languagesnegotiate logistics servicesprovide advice to clients in terms of export restrictionsmanage contractscreate import-export commercial documentationcreate a work atmosphere of continuous improvementkeep up-to-date to current customs regulationsprovide advice to clients in terms of import restrictionsset import export strategiesensure legal accreditation for forwarding agent operationsadapt to changing situationsnegotiate pricework in a logistics teamadminister multi-modal logisticshandle shipment paperworkuse different communication channelsnegotiate service with providersapply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulationsliaise with transportation services