🌐 Global Trade & Compliance
Supply Chain & Operations career path
Trade operations to licensed customs broker and global trade-compliance lead.
Typical roles
- Import/Export Coordinator
- Customs Entry Writer
- Trade Compliance Analyst
- Licensed Customs Broker
- Global Trade Compliance Manager
Suggested certifications, by phase
Foundation
- IATA DGR IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Initial (Shippers/Forwarders)
- NCBFAA CCS NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist
Core
- NCBFAA CES NCBFAA Certified Export Specialist
- CGBP NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional
- FIATA DFF FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding
Advanced
- LCB US Licensed Customs Broker (CBP Customs Broker License Exam)
- CLTD ASCM Certified in Logistics, Technology and Distribution
Mastery
- CSCP ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional
- CMILT CILT Chartered Member (CMILT)
A suggestion, not a set of prerequisites — one or two certifications per phase is plenty.