IMPORT EXECUTIVE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Oct 21, 2025 - The Import Executive has experience in professional English communication, particularly written, and can multitask while managing multiple suppliers. This role requires strong knowledge of import/export procedures, documentation, negotiation, time management, coordination, and proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and ideally SAP. The executive must work independently in a fast-paced environment, perform under pressure, handle extended hours, and apply experience in finance or sea logistics for smooth operations.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Import Executive Resume
- Import Documentation
- Customs Clearance
- Shipment Coordination
- Freight Coordination
- Logistics Management
- Order Processing
- Payment Processing
- Inventory Scheduling
- Cost Analysis
- Permit Application
- Relationship Management
- Customer Service
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Supplier Relationship
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
Summary of Import Executive Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in International Business with 3 years of Experience
- Logistics/Shipping/Import experience, preferably gained in an aviation environment.
- Must have administration experience gained within an office environment.
- Knowledge of import and export procedures and controls.
- Ability to work towards and exceed set targets and KPIs.
- Passion to develop in-depth knowledge and skills within Logistics.
- Good accuracy, attention to detail and numeracy skills.
- Analytical thinker with the ability to recognise, investigate, respond, and solve problems.
- Excellent Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisation, time management and excellent administration skills.
- Proactive, Self-motivated, and flexible with the ability to succeed in a busy environment.
- Professional and confident telephone skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
- Excellent computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Quantum and web-based Aircraft parts databases, highly advantageous.
2. BS in Transportation Management with 2 years of Experience
- Proactive problem solver.
- Exceptional communicator providing detailed analysis and insights to team members.
- Must have a friendly personality to effectively collaborate across teams and verticals.
- Experience in Import Purchasing.
- Experience in spreadsheets and Tally.
- Able to speak bilingual in English and Chinese.
- Able to work independently as well as being a proactive team member.
- Able to learn quickly, possesses initiative and drive.
3. BA in Economics with 4 years of Experience
- Good fluency in professional English, mostly written.
- Ability to multi-tasking.
- Able to respond to and keep in touch with multiple suppliers at a time.
- Good knowledge of the Import and Export procedures and related documentation is mandatory.
- Strong negotiation skills with time management and excellent coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently, perform under pressure and contribute to a team effort.
- Must be able to work long and extended hours.
- Knowledge of the SAP system will be advantageous.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Able to multitask.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in Finance/Sea Logistics.
- Must be knowledgeable with MS Outlook, Excel.