Importer

Background

An importer buys goods from suppliers in other countries and brings them into their home country to sell. They handle tasks like finding reliable suppliers, negotiating prices, arranging shipping and customs paperwork, and managing inventory. Importers work with businesses and customers to make sure products arrive on time and in good condition.

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Freight Forwarder

Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Import Manager→International Trade Specialist→Supply Chain Manager→Business Owner

Publications

Journal of International Business StudiesGlobal Trade Magazine

Books

The Handbook of International Trade and FinanceGlobal Supply Chain Management

Movies

The ContainerPort Authority

Key Figures

Maersk Mc-Kinney MøllerJack MaArianna Huffington

Classification

SIC Code5099, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference382.6, 658.7For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Import TraderInternational BuyerImport MerchantCommodity Importer

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