Import & Export Operations Trainee — Hands-On Logistics

Tradewise International; Lahore; On-site; PKR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewise International in Lahore is seeking an Import & Export Operations Trainee to join the operations team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in international freight, customs documentation, and coordination across suppliers, carriers and internal teams.

The role is onsite in Lahore and full-time with on-the-job training. The trainee will assist with documentation, coordinate shipments, support customs clearance, track milestones, and participate in process improvements

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing and checking documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication for coordinating with carriers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Basic computer skills: MS Excel for tracking shipments, email and experience with database or ERP entry.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and priorities under deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset to follow up on exceptions and assist in resolution of clearance or transit issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and take direction from supervisors during training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documentation: prepare and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and customs declarations.
• Coordinate shipments: liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and vendors to schedule pickups, consolidate cargo and monitor transit status.
• Support customs clearance: gather required information, follow tariff classifications, track duties and taxes, and assist in resolving clearance issues.
• Track and report: maintain shipment logs, update internal systems with shipment milestones, and produce status reports for supervisors and clients.
• Process improvements: participate in review of operational procedures, suggest efficiency improvements and help implement standard operating procedures.
• Customer communication: respond to internal and external inquiries regarding shipment status, documentation requirements and delivery schedules.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: ensure documents are filed accurately and retained according to company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Tradewise International in Lahore is seeking an Import & Export Operations Trainee to join the operations team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in international freight, customs documentation, and coordination across suppliers, carriers and internal teams.

The role is onsite in Lahore and full-time with on-the-job training. The trainee will assist with documentation, coordinate shipments, support customs clearance, track milestones, and participate in process improvements