Dynamic Ocean Freight Ops Lead – Export & Import

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

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Job summary

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists in New York, NY, seeks an Ocean Export/Import Supervisor. Salary up to $80,000, with leadership responsibility for a growing ocean operations team.

The role focuses on supervising daily ocean exports/imports, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring accurate, timely shipment execution. Strong knowledge of ocean documentation and regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of U.S. freight forwarding experience with ocean import/export knowledge.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience in freight forwarding.
• Experience with steamship lines, NVOCCs, and overseas agents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the day-to-day Ocean Export & Import operations team.
• Oversee shipments from booking through final delivery, ensuring accurate execution.
• Manage ocean import/export documentation (Bills of Lading, invoices, packing lists).
• Coordinate with steamship lines, NVOCCs, overseas agents, customs brokers and customers.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve operational issues and delays.
• Train, mentor and support team members; improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export regulations.

Skills

Ocean export

Ocean import

Supervisory

Customer service

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists in New York, NY, seeks an Ocean Export/Import Supervisor. Salary up to $80,000, with leadership responsibility for a growing ocean operations team.

The role focuses on supervising daily ocean exports/imports, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring accurate, timely shipment execution. Strong knowledge of ocean documentation and regulations is essential.