Ocean Export Specialist – Drive Global Trade

Expeditors; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Expeditors in Birmingham is seeking an Ocean Export Coordinator to ensure timely freight movement and data accuracy within the Ocean Export Department. You will handle data entry, track and trace exports, and maintain compliance while liaising with internal and external contacts.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year of related experience, understands ocean documentation, is proactive, and proficient in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word).
• Hazardous Materials certification (preferred).
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information within the Ocean Export Department.
• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system.
• Track and Trace Ocean Export Files and reporting.
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
• Understand department process flow, and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPs.
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external).
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English fluency

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Expeditors in Birmingham is seeking an Ocean Export Coordinator to ensure timely freight movement and data accuracy within the Ocean Export Department. You will handle data entry, track and trace exports, and maintain compliance while liaising with internal and external contacts.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year of related experience, understands ocean documentation, is proactive, and proficient in Excel and Word.