Primary Responsibilities
- Be aware of the regulations that the importer countries follow and also ensure that these regulations have been followed to the tee.
- They need to have all the paperwork ready so that in case of any random check they are prepared and can explain each action performed.
- Arrange for shipping that is not only time bound but is also cost effective.
- This might require the manager to look for alternate routes so that the cost is marginally reduced.
- Ensure that the shipping route is safe. There are several shipping routes that are prone to being attacked and looted.
- Needs to create a plan of shipping that excludes these routes thus making him/her responsible for all these logistics.
- Maintain proper relationships with personnel who are men of power in the import export circuit.
- This will enable them to avoid red tape and also help them to work smoothly.
- Create training programs for the staff who are involved in this process so that the process is not unnecessarily delayed.
- Maintain proper relations with trucking vendors, customs personnel, brokers and suppliers so that in times of need a big emergency can be averted.

Primary Requirements
- Entire goods and money transaction process
- Import and export and they need to complete all the paperwork
- General management skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Sound market and financial knowledge
- Wide network awareness (of suppliers, vendors and delivery people) and leadership qualities