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United Kingdom · International Business Global · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Junior Export/Import Assistant

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toExport/Import Specialist (Level 002)
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Export/Import Coordinator · Trade Operations Administrator · Logistics Support Assistant · Shipping Documentation Clerk

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1What this role really is

This role is all about getting goods from A to B across borders, making sure the paperwork is spot on, and learning the ropes of international trade. You'll be the backbone, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, processing documents and tracking shipments. It's a foundational role, really, where you'll build your understanding of how global supply chains actually work, day-to-day. You're not making big decisions yet, but your accuracy is crucial.

2What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

SAP S/4HANA (GTS Module)Basic

Entering export declarations, checking sanctioned party lists, and running pre-defined reports under supervision. This is where you'll do a lot of your data entry.

WiseTech Global (CargoWise One)Basic

Tracking shipments, entering booking data, and pulling standard documentation provided by forwarders. It's our main hub for shipment management.

Kuehne+Nagel myKN / Flexport PlatformBasic

Retrieving quotes, tracking active shipments, and downloading proof of delivery (POD) documents. You'll be in these portals a lot, chasing updates.

Microsoft ExcelIntermediate

Using VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting to create shipment tracking sheets and basic cost reports. You'll use this for your daily logs and simple analysis.

MS Teams / SlackIntermediate

Providing status updates in relevant channels and responding to direct queries about specific shipments. This is how we communicate internally, quickly.

SharePointIntermediate

Uploading and correctly tagging key documents (B/L, Commercial Invoice, Packing List) in the correct folders for compliance and easy retrieval. Organisation is key here.

3What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing inWhere you are nowThe step above
Document ApprovalPrepares documents for review; no approval authority. Escalates discrepancies.Reviews and approves routine documents within defined parameters. Escalates complex issues.Approves all standard documentation; provides final sign-off on complex or high-value shipments.
Shipment BookingPrepares booking requests for review by Specialist; no independent booking.Independently books routine shipments with approved carriers/forwarders.Selects carriers/forwarders for specific trade lanes; negotiates spot rates for urgent shipments.
Issue Resolution (e.g., Customs Hold)Identifies issue and immediately escalates to Specialist. Gathers requested information.Investigates common issues, proposes solutions, and executes resolution within guidelines. Escalates novel problems.Leads resolution of complex customs issues; coordinates with brokers and internal teams; makes recommendations to leadership.
Process ImprovementIdentifies potential inefficiencies and suggests them to Specialist.Proposes and implements minor improvements to existing processes.Designs and implements significant process improvements across workstreams.

4How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Documentation Accuracy
The percentage of export/import documents (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, booking requests) submitted without errors.
Target · >99% accuracy

Out of 100 documents checked this month, you had 1 error on a packing list, putting you at 99% accuracy. We're aiming for fewer.

On-Time Task Completion
The percentage of routine tasks, like booking requests, AES/ISF filings, or tracking updates, completed before their internal deadlines.
Target · 100% on critical deadlines (e.g., ISF), >95% on all others

You've submitted all 15 ISF filings for the week on time, and 48 out of 50 booking requests were sent before the cut-off. Good stuff.

Response Time to Internal Queries
How quickly you acknowledge and provide initial responses to questions from internal teams (Sales, Warehouse, Finance) about shipment status or documentation.
Target · Acknowledge within 2 hours, provide update within 4 hours

Sales asked about a delayed shipment at 10:00 AM; you replied at 10:45 AM saying you're checking with the forwarder, then provided the new ETA at 1:30 PM.

Data Entry Throughput
The volume of data entry tasks (e.g., entering booking details into SAP, updating tracking spreadsheets) completed per day/week, whilst maintaining accuracy.
Target · Meet or exceed team average for routine tasks (e.g., 20 bookings/day)

You processed 22 booking requests into SAP today, which is above the team's average of 20, and all were error-free. Excellent.

Proactive Learning & Initiative
How actively you seek to understand processes, ask clarifying questions, and take on new tasks without being prompted, showing a genuine desire to learn the trade.
  • Asking 'why' a process is done a certain way
  • volunteering for new tasks
  • researching trade terms in your own time
  • bringing up potential issues you've spotted before they become problems.
Adherence to Procedures
Following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for documentation, filing, and communication, ensuring consistency and compliance.
  • Consistently using the correct templates
  • correctly tagging documents in SharePoint
  • following the escalation path for unusual queries
  • your manager rarely needs to correct your process steps.
Team Collaboration & Support
Your willingness to help out team members, share information, and contribute to a positive working environment.
  • Offering to help a colleague with a backlog
  • sharing a useful piece of information you found
  • taking notes in team meetings
  • being generally easy to work with.
Problem Identification (Early Stage)
Your ability to spot potential issues with shipments or documentation early on, even if you need to escalate for resolution.
  • Noticing a discrepancy between a PO and a commercial invoice before booking
  • flagging a potential customs issue based on a new product
  • highlighting a missing document before it causes a delay at port.

5Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Getting Things Done Right

You'll feel a real sense of accomplishment when a complex set of documents is perfectly assembled and a shipment sails without a hitch. The satisfaction comes from flawless execution of a detailed process.

Successfully preparing all the paperwork for a critical export shipment, seeing it clear customs in the destination country, and knowing your accuracy made that possible.

Learning a Complex Field

You'll be constantly learning about different countries' customs rules, new trade agreements, and the nuances of global logistics. If you love absorbing new information and becoming an expert in a niche, you'll enjoy this.

Figuring out the correct HS code for a tricky new product or understanding why a specific Incoterm was chosen for a particular deal.

Being the 'Go-To' for Accuracy

People will start relying on you for accurate information and correct documentation. You'll build a reputation for reliability, which is a big deal in this industry.

A colleague asks you to double-check their booking request because they trust your eye for detail more than their own.

What frustrates people
  • The Black Hole of Information: Chasing freight forwarders and carriers for a simple, accurate ETA and getting three different answers.
  • Garbage In, Garbage Out: Receiving incomplete or inaccurate commercial invoices from suppliers, forcing you to spend hours correcting them.
  • Being the Scapegoat: Getting blamed for delays that are completely out of your control, like port strikes or random customs inspections.
  • The Tyranny of the Document: The sheer volume of paperwork (digital and physical) that must be 100% accurate and archived perfectly.
What this role does not give you
  • High-level strategic decision-making (not yet, anyway).
  • A 'set it and forget it' kind of job – you'll be actively managing details.
  • A role where you're constantly inventing new processes (you'll be following existing ones, mostly).

6Who you work with

Your work directly impacts our ability to get products to customers or receive raw materials on time and without incurring unexpected costs. Missed deadlines or incorrect paperwork at this level can lead to significant delays, hefty fines, and unhappy customers. Essentially, you're helping to keep the entire supply chain flowing, which is pretty vital for the business.

Inside the business
  • Export/Import Specialists (your direct team)
  • Warehouse Operations (who pack and load)
  • Sales Team (who need updates for customers)
  • Finance (who pay the bills and need correct documentation)
Outside the business
  • Freight Forwarders (who move our goods)
  • Customs Brokers (who handle the paperwork at the border)
  • Suppliers (who send us the goods)
  • Carriers (the actual shipping lines and airlines)

7What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A genuine interest in international trade and logistics – this isn't just a job, it's a fascinating field!
  • Strong organisational skills; you'll be juggling a lot of details.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English; you'll be talking to people globally.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables are a bonus).
  • A 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to learn from mistakes (because you will make them, and that's okay, as long as you learn).

8What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Excel & Basic Data Visualisation

While AI handles some data, the ability to manipulate, analyse, and present data yourself will always be critical. Moving beyond basic VLOOKUPs to building simple dashboards will make you invaluable.

Power Query · Basic Charting & Graphing · Data Storytelling

  • This week: Look for online tutorials on Power Query in Excel. Try to apply it to one of your weekly tracking sheets.
  • This month: Practice creating different types of charts in Excel to visualise your shipment data.
  • Month 2: Try to build a simple dashboard in Excel that shows key metrics for your shipments.
  • Month 3: Explore free online courses for Power BI or Tableau to see how data visualisation tools work.

Quick win: Turn your weekly shipment tracking spreadsheet into a simple chart showing on-time delivery rates. It's a small step, but it makes the data much clearer.

Deeper Understanding of Trade Regulations

As global trade becomes more complex and geopolitics shift, having a solid grasp of the 'why' behind regulations, not just the 'what,' will be crucial for identifying risks and opportunities.

Trade Compliance Principles · Export Control Basics · Free Trade Agreement Fundamentals

  • This week: Read up on a major trade news story (e.g., new tariffs, Brexit impact) and try to understand the underlying regulatory reasons.
  • This month: Ask your Specialist to explain the 'why' behind a specific customs declaration or compliance check.
  • Month 2: Look for free webinars or introductory courses on export controls or trade compliance from industry bodies.
  • Month 3: Start following industry news sources that cover global trade and logistics regulations.

Quick win: Next time you're working on a customs form, take an extra five minutes to research why a particular field is required or what regulation it relates to.

9Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attending industry webinars and online seminars on global trade trends and regulations.
  • Reading trade publications (e.g., Lloyd's Loading List, The Loadstar) to stay informed.
  • Participating in internal training sessions on our SAP GTS or CargoWise One systems.
  • Shadowing more experienced Specialists to understand their workflows and problem-solving approaches.
  • Taking advantage of any company-sponsored courses on Incoterms® 2020 or HS Classification.

10How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

The new skill this role is being asked for: Basic Prompt Engineering & AI Tool Use

AI is already starting to automate repetitive tasks like document review and drafting routine communications. Knowing how to 'talk' to these tools effectively will make you incredibly efficient and valuable.

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

Your PlanIllustration

Built for Junior Export/Import Assistant

3 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Exporting Goods within Supply Chain LogisticsOpen Awards · covers 5 of 10 standardsLevel 3
  2. Process transport documentation for goodsPearson EDI · covers 4 of 10 standardsLevel 2
  3. Import or Export Products or ServicesSFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards · covers 2 of 10 standardsLevel 3
These are the real units behind this job, in the order they rank for it. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Basic Prompt Engineering & AI Tool Use

AI is already starting to automate repetitive tasks like document review and drafting routine communications. Knowing how to 'talk' to these tools effectively will make you incredibly efficient and valuable.

  • Clear Prompting
  • Output Validation
  • Ethical Use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Incoterms® 2020 Application (Basic)
  • Harmonized System (HS) / Schedule B Classification (Basic)
  • Customs Documentation Preparation (Basic)
  • Landed Cost Calculation (Awareness)

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Office Administrator / Customer Service Representative

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Organisational skills, clear communication (especially problem resolution), attention to detail, basic data entry, managing multiple tasks.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You're the person who always gets the details right on customer orders.
    • You enjoy solving customer problems and finding information.
    • You've handled a fair bit of paperwork and know how to keep things tidy.
    • You're curious about how products move around the world.
  2. 2

    Warehouse / Logistics Assistant

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Understanding of physical goods movement, inventory management, basic shipping processes, health & safety protocols, working with different teams.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've seen goods being packed and loaded, and understand the physical side of logistics.
    • You're familiar with shipping labels and basic freight documentation.
    • You're good at following procedures to ensure accuracy in stock or shipments.
  3. 3

    Recent Graduate (Business/Logistics/International Trade)

    0 years (direct entry)

    Skills to master

    • Theoretical understanding of supply chain, international business principles, research skills, analytical thinking.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've studied international trade or logistics and are eager to apply your knowledge.
    • You're a quick learner and can absorb complex information.
    • You've shown strong academic performance and a proactive attitude in internships or projects.

11Where this role leads

The long view:This Junior Export/Import Assistant role is a fantastic launchpad. If you're keen to learn, meticulous, and resilient, you'll find a rewarding career path here, with plenty of opportunities to grow and specialise.

Pay & demand

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The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Junior Export/Import Assistant is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • Trade Compliance Administrator

12The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

Zavmo is a hyper-personalised AI learning platform. Twelve virtual tutors, each with a different way of teaching, and one orchestration agent that picks the right one for the moment. So every single lesson is shaped around you, your role, and the way you learn. Not a course everyone sits through. A conversation built for you, and no one else.

…and nine more, matched to you after your first chat. Meet all twelve

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13What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

Exporting Goods within Supply Chain LogisticsLevel 3

Applied to your work in Junior Export/Import Assistant

The objective of this unit is to enable learners to understand the processes and regulations involved in exporting goods within supply chain logistics. Learners will identify commonly exported goods, understand the associated regulations and requirements, explain the role of Customs authorities, describe customs clearance processes, and understand how to calculate duty on exported goods.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every lesson is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

DemonstrateIllustration

Evidenced on your work in Junior Export/Import Assistant

You do not finish by watching something. You finish by showing it on the work you already do, against the measures this job is judged on.

  • Documentation AccuracyThe percentage of export/import documents (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, booking requests) submitted without errors.Out of 100 documents checked this month, you had 1 error on a packing list, putting you at 99% accuracy. We're aiming for fewer.>99% accuracy
  • On-Time Task CompletionThe percentage of routine tasks, like booking requests, AES/ISF filings, or tracking updates, completed before their internal deadlines.You've submitted all 15 ISF filings for the week on time, and 48 out of 50 booking requests were sent before the cut-off. Good stuff.100% on critical deadlines (e.g., ISF), >95% on all others
  • Response Time to Internal QueriesHow quickly you acknowledge and provide initial responses to questions from internal teams (Sales, Warehouse, Finance) about shipment status or documentation.Sales asked about a delayed shipment at 10:00 AM; you replied at 10:45 AM saying you're checking with the forwarder, then provided the new ETA at 1:30 PM.Acknowledge within 2 hours, provide update within 4 hours
  • Data Entry ThroughputThe volume of data entry tasks (e.g., entering booking details into SAP, updating tracking spreadsheets) completed per day/week, whilst maintaining accuracy.You processed 22 booking requests into SAP today, which is above the team's average of 20, and all were error-free. Excellent.Meet or exceed team average for routine tasks (e.g., 20 bookings/day)
These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Junior Export/Import Assistant to Export/Import Specialist (Level 002), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 2 · in progressAI Fluency→ Export/Import Specialist (Level 002)→ your design
Where this takes you

This Junior Export/Import Assistant role is a fantastic launchpad. If you're keen to learn, meticulous, and resilient, you'll find a rewarding career path here, with plenty of opportunities to grow and specialise.

See Your Progress GrowIllustration
Junior Export/Import Assistant
  • Incoterms® 2020 Application (Basic)
  • Harmonized System (HS) / Schedule B Classification (Basic)
  • Customs Documentation Preparation (Basic)
  • Landed Cost Calculation (Awareness)
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

14The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Junior Export/Import Assistant is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Export/Import Specialist (Level 002)

    2-3 years

    From executing tasks to owning end-to-end shipment lifecycles for specific regions or product lines.

    • Advanced HS Classification: Handling more complex product classifications.
    • Customs Valuation: Understanding the different methods and their implications.
    • FTA Analysis (Basic): Identifying opportunities for duty savings through Free Trade Agreements.
    • Negotiation (Internal): Convincing internal teams to provide documentation on time.

  2. Trade Compliance Administrator

    3-4 years

    Specialising in the compliance aspects of trade, focusing on regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

    • Export Control Regulations: Understanding dual-use goods and licensing requirements.
    • Customs Audit Support: Assisting with data gathering and documentation for audits.
    • Sanctions & Embargoes: Deeper knowledge of restricted parties and destinations.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a big part of starting in international trade is the sheer volume of repetitive tasks and data entry. But here's the good news: we're not stuck in the past. We're actively bringing in AI tools to take the grunt work off your plate, freeing you up to learn the really interesting stuff and focus on problem-solving.

Imagine spending less time manually typing out details from invoices and more time understanding *why* those details matter. Our AI initiatives are designed to make your day-to-day more efficient and less tedious, letting you get to grips with the complexities of global trade faster, and honestly, making your job a lot more enjoyable.

Automated Document Processing

Our AI tools can read incoming PDFs (like commercial invoices and packing lists) and automatically pull out key data—think PO numbers, HS codes, values, and weights. It then populates these fields directly into our SAP system. This means way less manual typing for you, and fewer silly errors.

Predictive ETA & Risk Flagging

Instead of you constantly chasing carriers for updates, AI can analyse real-time data from various sources (carrier updates, port congestion, even weather patterns) to give us a much more realistic estimated time of arrival. It'll also flag shipments that look like they're heading for a delay, so you can be proactive rather than reactive.

Harmonized Code (HS) Classification Assistant

Getting the HS code right is crucial, but it can be a real headache, especially for new products. Our AI assistant can suggest potential HS codes based on a product description, giving you a strong starting point and helping you learn the classification rules faster. You'll still make the final call, but it's a huge time-saver for research.

Automated Status Communication

You know how often people ask 'where's my shipment?' AI can draft standard email updates for internal teams based on status changes in our tracking system. So, when a vessel departs or clears customs, an email can be automatically generated, saving you from writing the same update repeatedly.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Junior Export/Import Assistant?

Common routes in include Office Administrator / Customer Service Representative (1-2 years), Warehouse / Logistics Assistant (1-2 years) and Recent Graduate (Business/Logistics/International Trade) (0 years (direct entry)). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Junior Export/Import Assistant progress to?

This role can lead on to Export/Import Specialist (Level 002) (2-3 years) and Trade Compliance Administrator (3-4 years), depending on the skills you build.

What level is a Junior Export/Import Assistant in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 2 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for a Junior Export/Import Assistant?

Increasingly, Basic Prompt Engineering & AI Tool Use. These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most of them were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

What it costs

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

A single career-coaching hour costs more than a month of this, and it ends when the hour does. Zavmo doesn't. It's £70 a month, about £2.30 a day, for a companion that knows a Junior Export/Import Assistant, works on the job you actually do, and keeps going at your pace rather than a timetable's.

  • Searching and planning stay free. You only pay when you start learning.
  • Your credits are yours. Regulated, and they don't vanish when a subscription ends.
  • Cancel any time and billing stops. No notice period, no minimum term.

Your path, personalised

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.

This route runs to 10 national skill standards. That is a real journey.

Zavmo shapes a learning experience as unique as you are. It fits how you learn, your pace and the work you already do. Every step stays benchmarked to recognised national standards. That’s the plan for becoming a Junior Export/Import Assistant: personal to you, and it still counts. The first steps are free.

Independent research finds well-designed intelligent tutoring performs nearly as well as one-to-one human tutoring: VanLehn (2011), Educational Psychologist.

A private tutor in the UK averages £35–40 an hour . Zavmo is £70/month.

A real plan on learn.zavmo.ai: Ofqual-regulated units, credits, and a three-month run at your own pace.
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15Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in International Business Global

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills you'll gain in this role are highly transferable. You could move into freight forwarding, customs brokerage, supply chain consulting, or even into procurement or sales roles that require a strong understanding of international trade.

Not sure this is the right direction?

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