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Import export specialist in meat and meat products

An import export specialist in meat and meat products is a person who holds and applies detailed knowledge of moving goods across borders, customs clearance and documentation included, for a trade in meat and meat products. The goods are perishable and they are heavily regulated.

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Rate 5 of the 26 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

create solutions to problems

apply conflict management

apply export strategies

handle quotes from prospective shippers

speak different languages

About import export specialist in meat and meat products

Food hygiene governs the whole chain. The specialist works from the food hygiene regulations, which decide what may be imported, from which establishments, with what certification and under what temperature conditions. A consignment of meat arrives with a documentary trail covering its origin and its handling, and a gap in that trail stops it regardless of the state of the product.

Temperature is the second constraint and it does not wait. The specialist arranges the carriers and manages the multimodal logistics so that the cold chain is not broken at any transfer, keeps contact with the freight forwarders, and meets the agreed deadlines.

Customs and problems take up the rest. The specialist ensures compliance with the customs regulations, assesses the quotations of prospective forwarders against what the cargo actually needs, including refrigeration and handling, and finds solutions when a border inspection, a certificate or a reefer unit fails. In this trade the problems have to be solved within the shelf life of the goods.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (26)

embargo regulationsembargo regulationsThe national, international and foreign sanctions and embargo regulations, e.g. Council Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.general principles of food lawgeneral principles of food lawThe national and international legal rules and requirements applied in the food industry.protective measures against the introduction of organismsprotective measures against the introduction of organismsThe national and international protective measures against the introduction of organisms, e.g. Council Directive 2000/29/EC, on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organ...international commercial transactions rulesinternational commercial transactions rulesPre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.food hygiene rulesfood hygiene rulesThe set of national and international regulations for hygiene of foodstuffs and food safety, e.g. regulation (EC) 852/2004.meat and meat productsmeat and meat productsThe offered meat and meat products, their properties and legal and regulatory requirements.animal health rules of distribution of products of animal originanimal health rules of distribution of products of animal originTypes of national and international animal health rules governing the distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption, e.g. Directive 2002/99/EC.international import export regulationsinternational import export regulationsThe principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.regulations on substancesregulations on substancesThe national and international regulations on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, e.g. regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...create import-export commercial documentationcreate import-export commercial documentationOrganise the completion of official documents such as letters of credit, shipping orders, and certificates of origin.apply conflict managementapply conflict managementTake ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able...apply export strategiesapply export strategiesFollow and implement strategies according to the size of the company and possible advantages towards the international market. Set goals to export products or commodities to the market, in order to mi...handle quotes from prospective shippershandle quotes from prospective shippersEvaluate the quotes fares and services offered from prospective transporters on the market.speak different languagesspeak different languagesMaster foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.ensure customs complianceensure customs complianceImplement and monitor compliance with import and export requirements in order to avoid customs claims, supply chain interruption, increased overall costs.administer multi-modal logisticsadminister multi-modal logisticsManage the flow of products through multi-modal transportation.build rapport with people from different cultural backgroundsbuild rapport with people from different cultural backgroundsUnderstand and create a link with people from different cultures, countries, and ideologies without judgements or preconceptions.communicate with shipment forwarderscommunicate with shipment forwardersMaintain a good flow of communication with shipper and freight forwarders, who ensure a correct delivery and distribution of goods.meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.apply import strategiesapply import strategiesFollow and implement strategies for importing according to the size of the company, the nature of its products, the available expertise, and business conditions on the international markets. These str...file claims with insurance companiesfile claims with insurance companiesFile a factual request to an insurance company in case a problem occurs which is covered under an insurance policy.handle carriershandle carriersOrganise the transportation system through which a product is conveyed to its buyer, through which a product is sourced from a supplier, including customs.monitor merchandise deliverymonitor merchandise deliveryFollow up logistical organisation of products; ensure that products have been transported in a correct and timely fashion.have computer literacyhave computer literacyUtilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.plan transport operationsplan transport operationsPlan mobility and transport for different departments, in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates; compare different bids and ...

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Frequently asked questions

What does an import export specialist in meat and meat products do?

Import export specialists in meat and meat products have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.

What skills does an import export specialist in meat and meat products need?

An import export specialist in meat and meat products needs 26 essential skills, including embargo regulations, general principles of food law, protective measures against the introduction of organisms, international commercial transactions rules, food hygiene rules.

Will AI replace import export specialist in meat and meat products jobs?

The AI disruption score for import export specialist in meat and meat products is 63/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: create import-export commercial documentation, file claims with insurance companies, food hygiene rules. Most resilient: build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds, apply conflict management, meat and meat products.

AI Replacement Risk

63/ 100

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Skills most at risk from AI

create import-export commercial documentation file claims with insurance companies food hygiene rules

Skills resilient to automation

build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds apply conflict management meat and meat products

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Quick Facts

SectorAccountancy

ISCO GroupBusiness and administration associate professionals

Essential Skills26

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