Global Ocean Export Specialist

AIT Worldwide Logistics; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Online learning access

Employee support programs

Volunteer days

Employee discounts through Deel

Résumé du poste

AIT Worldwide Logistics in Antwerp is seeking an Ocean Export Forwarder responsible for end-to-end handling of outbound ocean freight shipments, from booking to final departure, with daily interaction with clients, subcontractors, carriers and internal teams.

You will work under the Ocean Export Manager, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and proactive issue resolution to meet deadlines and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven freight forwarding experience, preferably ocean export.
• Strong knowledge of export documentation and Incoterms.
• Understanding of international shipping procedures and trade compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with accuracy and speed.
• Hands-on, customer-centric, deadline-driven mindset.
• Experience with DG shipments is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Register export orders and create shipment files in the TMS system (e.g., CargoWise).
• Coordinate booking of containers with carriers and/or consolidators.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and agents to organize pick-up and delivery.
• Prepare and validate all necessary documentation including BLs, export instructions, certificates, and DG declarations.
• Hand over files to the customs team for clearance; follow up on permit and inspection processes.
• Monitor departure schedules and inform customers throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Enter incurred costs and expected revenues into the system; ensure billing instructions are followed.
• Resolve issues or disputes related to operational execution in a service‑oriented manner.
• Escalate irregularities or bottlenecks to the Ocean Export Manager as needed.
• Coordinate warehouse administration activities by managing inbound and outbound orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring timely preparation of shipping documentation.
• Act as the main point of contact for warehouse operations, communicating with warehouse partners, customers, and internal teams while monitoring service levels.

Connaissances

Freight forwarding experience

Export documentation

Incoterms knowledge

International shipping procedures

Multitasking

DG shipments (benefit)

English/Dutch fluency

Description du poste

AIT Worldwide Logistics in Antwerp is seeking an Ocean Export Forwarder responsible for end-to-end handling of outbound ocean freight shipments, from booking to final departure, with daily interaction with clients, subcontractors, carriers and internal teams.

You will work under the Ocean Export Manager, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and proactive issue resolution to meet deadlines and maintain high customer satisfaction.