Ocean Export Specialist

Reed Recruitment Türkiye; Ataşehir; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Turkey is seeking an Ocean Export Specialist to manage end-to-end sea freight export operations in line with customer requirements. You will coordinate bookings with shipping lines to ensure timely execution of export shipments, monitor vessel schedules and milestones, and prepare shipping instructions and related export documentation.

Support is provided for cut-off compliance and daily liaison with overseas agents and customers, while proactively addressing risks and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration or related fields.
• 2-3 years of Sea Freight Export Operations experience.
• Advanced level English communication, both written and spoken.
• Experience in freight forwarding and sea freight operations.
• Knowledge of export documentation, Bill of Lading, VGM and Shipping Instructions.
• Experience coordinating with shipping lines, ports, overseas agents and customers.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and result-driven approach.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge, especially Excel and Outlook.
• ISO Tank knowledge is an asset.
• Military service completed for male candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sea freight export operations in line with customer requirements.
• Coordinate bookings with shipping lines and ensure timely execution of export shipments.
• Monitor vessel schedules, ETD/ETA information and shipment milestones.
• Prepare, review and submit Shipping Instructions (SI), VGM declarations and export-related documentation.
• Ensure all cut-off deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Coordinate daily operations with overseas agents, customers, terminals and transport providers.
• Follow up on Bill of Lading processes, amendments and final document issuance.
• Proactively identify operational risks and implement corrective actions before issues arise.
• Manage exceptional situations such as rollovers, delays, equipment shortages and documentation discrepancies.
• Monitor operational costs and support invoice verification processes.
• Maintain high-quality customer communication and provide regular shipment status updates.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements and international shipping regulations.

Skills

Sea freight

English (Advanced)

Operations coordination

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Founded in 1960 in the UK, REED has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today REED has 350 offices with more than 3,000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors. We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of consultancy sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level.

As Reed Turkey, we are looking for an "Ocean Export Specialist" for our client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration or related fields.
• Minimum 2-3 years of Sea Freight Export Operations experience.
• Advanced level English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience in freight forwarding and sea freight operations.
• Knowledge of export documentation, Bill of Lading processes, VGM and Shipping Instructions.
• Experience in coordinating with shipping lines, ports, overseas agents and customers.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and result-driven approach.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ISO Tank operations is considered an asset.
• Military service completed for male candidates.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end sea freight export operations in line with customer requirements.
• Coordinate bookings with shipping lines and ensure timely execution of export shipments.
• Monitor vessel schedules, ETD/ETA information and shipment milestones.
• Prepare, review and submit Shipping Instructions (SI), VGM declarations and export-related documentation.
• Ensure all cut-off deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Coordinate daily operations with overseas agents, customers, terminals and transport providers.
• Follow up on Bill of Lading processes, amendments and final document issuance.
• Proactively identify operational risks and implement corrective actions before issues arise.
• Manage exceptional situations such as rollovers, delays, equipment shortages and documentation discrepancies.
• Monitor operational costs and support invoice verification processes.
• Maintain high-quality customer communication and provide regular shipment status updates.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements and international shipping regulations.