How to become an importer, exporter, and wholesaler
Negotiate with multiple stakeholders to buy and sell goods across international borders.
What does an importer, exporter, and wholesaler do?
Duties and tasks
Coordinate the shipping and collection process of products locally and internationally, working with multiple stakeholders and agents to transport and distribute goods
Create standard procedures for importing, exporting and distributing activities including planning and scheduling production and pricing
Examine importing and exporting customs and regulations to be followed as well as laws pertaining to the wholesale distribution of goods or produce
Keep an accurate record of all orders and operations, as well as transportation of supplies and produced items; prepare financial statements and reports on performance
Maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors ensuring quality and finding new partnerships and opportunities
Manage and appoint staff working in importing and exporting activities and distribution
Work with suppliers, staff and stakeholders to ensure quality of products, delivery schedule and negotiate costs
Industry bodies
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