Senior Trade Specialist
On-siteTehranFull-timeSenior
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Trade Specialist to manage end-to-end import operations for an automotive business. This role coordinates suppliers, logistics providers, customs processes, regulatory stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant vehicle imports.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end import processes for vehicles and related products
- Coordinate purchase orders, proforma invoices, contracts, and commercial documentation with international suppliers
- Manage order registration, foreign currency allocation, import permits, customs clearance, and regulatory follow-ups
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, insurers, banks, inspection companies, and government authorities
- Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, inspection certificates, and other shipping documents
- Verify HS codes, customs tariffs, duties, taxes, and landed-cost calculations
- Monitor shipment schedules, clearance timelines, storage costs, and demurrage risks
- Track changes in automotive import regulations and ensure full compliance with applicable requirements
- Maintain accurate import files, status reports, cost records, and management dashboards
- Resolve documentation discrepancies, shipment delays, customs issues, and supplier-related exceptions
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Sales, After-sales, and Operations teams throughout the import cycle
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience in international trade, import operations, or a related role
- Hands-on experience in automotive or vehicle import operations is required
- Strong knowledge of vehicle import regulations, order registration, foreign currency allocation, customs clearance, and standards
- Solid knowledge of international trade documentation, Incoterms, payment methods, and shipping processes
- Experience working with customs tariffs, HS codes, import duties, and landed-cost calculations
- Strong supplier coordination, negotiation, and commercial follow-up skills
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and import tracking or reporting tools
- Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and document-control skills
- Strong ownership, follow-through, stakeholder coordination, and composure under pressure
If you are seeking a career growth, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We maintain the highest level of confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.
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