Ocean Export Specialist

Jas Worldwide; Segrate; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Worldwide in Segrate near Milan is seeking an Ocean Export Specialist to manage the export process by ocean, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies. You will handle documentation, bookings, rates and customer interaction.

Ideal applicants have at least 3 years in freight forwarding, fluent English, strong organizational skills, and a team-oriented approach. This on-site role offers competitive pay and opportunities within a global logistics network.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in freight forwarding.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate export documentation.
• Coordinate cargo pickup/transfer and monitor status.
• Communicate with authorities, customers and suppliers internationally.
• Obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate with overseas agents and clients about shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers/agents.
• Create customer invoices and approve payables.
• Audit files for accuracy and completion.
• Ensure accurate data entry and document upload into the system.
• Assist other departments or branch manager as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

We are looking for an export specialist for our Branch in Segrate (Milano).

The role of the Ocean Export Specialist is to facilitate the movement of products/equipment/materials out of the country, via ocean, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, and to comply with relevant local, country and international laws and processes. In addition, this role provides customer service with regard to: bookings, rates, document production, accounting, agent interaction and problem solving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and coordinate the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all export activities
• Coordinate cargo pick up/transfer and monitor status
• Communicate with export related authorities, customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities
• Obtain spot rates when necessary
• Communicate/correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner, to include: pre-alerts, rate requests, shipment status, etc.
• Track shipments and update customers/agents of status
• Create and maintain customer files
• Create customer invoice and approve payables
• Audit files to ensure accuracy and completion
• Ensure accurate data entry and document upload into the system
• Assist other departments/divisions as needed, or when requested by department or branch manager
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ethical and team player

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Fluency in English required, additional languages preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in freight forwarding industry preferred

Compensation range: 27.000€ - 37.000€

JAS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.