Is import and export freight forwarding actually considered a job title?
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I've been looking for a job recently and saw that some companies are recruiting for positions related to import and export freight forwarding. I'm not quite sure if this is actually a job title. I understand that a job title generally refers to the collection or general term of a series of positions with a considerable number and importance within an organization. Does import and export freight forwarding meet this definition? What specific work is it responsible for? Is there a difference from the work of ordinary freight forwarders? I hope those who know can tell me about it.
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Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Import and export freight forwarding is a job title. Import and export freight forwarding is mainly responsible for handling various transportation matters of goods in the process of import and export for customers. From booking shipping space, customs declaration and inspection of goods, to planning the transportation route of goods, tracking the transportation status of goods, until the delivery of goods and a series of other work, all are within its scope of responsibilities.
Compared with ordinary freight forwarders, import and export freight forwarding is more focused on the transportation of goods involved in international trade and needs to be familiar with the trade policies, customs regulations, etc. of different countries. They not only need to ensure the smooth transportation of goods but also handle the complex problems that may arise due to transnational transportation, such as document compliance, dealing with trade barriers, etc. In an enterprise, import and export freight forwarding plays an important role, ensuring the smooth logistics link of import and export business and is an indispensable part of the international trade supply chain.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Import and export freight forwarding is considered a job title. The work involves many aspects, such as communicating with shipping companies to book shipping space to ensure that the goods can be loaded on the ship for transportation on time. This is a very crucial part and directly affects the transportation timeliness of the goods.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Of course it is a job title. They need to understand various trade terms, such as FOB, CIF, etc., and be clear about the division of responsibilities between the buyer and the seller under different terms so that they can give appropriate transportation plan suggestions to customers.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Import and export freight forwarding is definitely a job title. They also need to deal with customs and commodity inspection, handle customs declaration and inspection procedures. If they are not familiar with the process, the goods are likely to be delayed.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
This is a job title, and they need to track the movement of the goods all the time. Once there is a situation during transportation, such as the weather affecting the ship's voyage, they need to communicate with the customers in time and find ways to solve the problem.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
It is a job title. They also need to be able to prepare various freight documents, such as bills of lading, packing lists, etc., to ensure that the documents are accurate, otherwise it will affect the delivery and settlement of the goods.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Import and export freight forwarding is a job title. They also need to coordinate domestic and foreign agents to ensure that the goods are smoothly connected in the transfer and other links without errors.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
It is a job title. They need to be very familiar with the characteristics of different transportation methods, such as the advantages and disadvantages of sea transportation and air transportation, and select the appropriate transportation method according to the characteristics of the customers' goods.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It belongs to a job title. They also need to be careful in handling freight settlement, accurately calculate various fees, and have a clear settlement with customers and suppliers.