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Documentation Specialist

采购、贸易·进出口贸易

Responsible for creating, reviewing, and managing documents in import/export trade to ensure smooth customs clearance and delivery.

Daily work

  • 01Prepare and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc.
  • 02Review letter of credit terms and prepare corresponding documents
  • 03Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers for clearance
  • 04Track order production and logistics progress, report exceptions timely
  • 05Organize and archive documents for audit and future reference

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Knowledge of Incoterms
  • Proficiency in letter of credit operations
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Understanding of customs declaration and inspection procedures
  • Good English reading and writing skills

Soft skills

  • Detail-oriented and patient
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Problem-solving and emergency handling ability
  • Resilience under pressure to meet deadlines

Best suited for

Suitable for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, prefer stable work, and enjoy coordinating with others.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who are careless, dislike repetitive tasks, or lack patience.

Salary (monthly)

9KMedian
Bottom 6KTop 13K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Stability4
Growth3
Transferability3
AI Resistance2
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Work Intensity3
Entry Difficulty2
Education Threshold2
Major Relevance2
Competition2

MBTI Fit

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Low competitionStableEntry-friendly

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.