ISCO Occupation Group 3331.2 Forwarding Manager
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Forwarding Manager: 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.
Essential Skills
- Communicate With Shipment Forwarders
- Coordinate Import Transportation Activities
- Supply Chain Management
- Implement Short Term Objectives
- Oversee Shipment Routing
- Inspect Carrier Documents
- Meet Non Vessel Operating Common Carriers Rules
- Manage Medium Term Objectives
- Manage Freight Payment Methods
- Coordinate Export Transportation Activities
- Make Bids In Forward Auctions
- Manage Carriers
- Foster Relationships With Various Types Of Carrier
- Cost Metrics
- Have Access To Shipping Rates
- Prepare Bills Of Lading
- Assess Carriers
- Plan Transport Operations
- Analyse Supply Chain Trends
- Plan Medium To Long Term Objectives
- Book Cargo
- Prepare Documentation For International Shipping
- Develop Efficiency Plans For Logistics Operations
- Oversee Cargo Storage Requirements
- Exert A Goal-Oriented Leadership Role Towards Colleagues
Optional Skills
- Analyse Work-Related Written Reports
- Provide Advice To Clients In Terms Of Export Restrictions
- Negotiate Price
- Provide Advice To Clients In Terms Of Import Restrictions
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Principles Of Cargo Stowage
- Communicate Commercial And Technical Issues In Foreign Languages
- Control Trade Commercial Documentation
- Manage Contracts
- Liaise Between The Client And Various Transportation Services
- Apply Procedures To Ensure Cargo Complies With Customs Regulations
- Freight Transport Methods
- Create A Work Atmosphere Of Continuous Improvement
- Keep Up-To-Date To Current Customs Regulations
- Negotiate Logistics Services
- Negotiate Service With Providers
- Handle Shipment Paperwork
- Set Import Export Strategies
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Create Import-Export Commercial Documentation
- Ensure Legal Accreditation For Forwarding Agent Operations
- Implement Cost-Effective Cargo Handling Strategies On Ships
- Work In A Logistics Team
- Administer Multi-Modal Logistics
Alternative Names
- Freight Forwarding Manager
- Head Of Freight Forwarding
- Export Manager
- Forwarding Supervisor
- Freight Forwarding Agent
- Logistics Line Manager
- Freight Forwarding, Head
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C3331.2.2 | ISCO Specialization 3331.2.2 Shipping Agent |
| C3331.2.1 | ISCO Specialization 3331.2.1 Import Export Specialist |
