Elements and Performance Criteria
- Calculate ratings on international movement of goods
- Ratings are calculated for the international movement of goods based on the type of transport mode/s, including single or multi-modal and the type and shipping requirements for goods
- Over-ride discounts and rebates for shipments are identified
- International currency rates and exchange regulations are confirmed
- Consolidated rate schedule is established
- Cost of routing schedule is established using consolidated rate schedule
- Negotiate and confirm financial terms of trade with customer
- Credit rating for customer is established in accordance with workplace procedures
- Terms of trade, method of payment and currency arrangements are negotiated and confirmed with customer in accordance with workplace procedures and code of practice requirements
- Payment terms with banks and suppliers are negotiated and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Insurance requirements for security of payment and security of goods in transit are assessed and confirmed with customer and agents
- Monitor and address market changes in international freight forwarding
- Changes in international markets are constantly monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Alternative strategies and processes for forwarding goods are generated and confirmed with customers and agents as required
- Analyses of future freight forward projections and market trends are undertaken for customers as requested
- Complete documentation
- Accounts with banks, customers, suppliers, agents and the like are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and current legislation
- Trading accounts in relation to identified performance measures are regularly monitored and reviewed
- Documentation is completed and secured in accordance with workplace requirements