End-to-End Ocean Export Coordinator

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

People Freight in Houston, TX is seeking an Ocean Export Coordinator to manage shipments from booking to final delivery while delivering superior customer service.

The role requires 2+ years in U.S. freight forwarding and strong ocean export experience; responsibilities include docs, bookings, schedules, and regulatory compliance. This on-site position offers a competitive benefits package and growth within an international organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of U.S. freight forwarding experience.
• Strong Ocean Export experience.
• Knowledge of export documentation.
• Experience with steamship lines, truckers, warehouses, and overseas agents.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean export shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Prepare export docs: Bills of Lading, invoices, and shipping instructions.
• Coordinate bookings with steamship lines, carriers, warehouses, truckers, and overseas offices/agents.
• Monitor shipment schedules, cut-offs, vessel departures, and arrivals.
• Ensure all export documentation is accurate and completed within deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with customers regarding shipment status and documentation.
• Enter and maintain shipment information in the operating system.
• Resolve shipment issues, delays, and documentation discrepancies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and overseas partners for end-to-end execution.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Ocean export

Customer service

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Multi-shipment management

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

People Freight in Houston, TX is seeking an Ocean Export Coordinator to manage shipments from booking to final delivery while delivering superior customer service.

The role requires 2+ years in U.S. freight forwarding and strong ocean export experience; responsibilities include docs, bookings, schedules, and regulatory compliance. This on-site position offers a competitive benefits package and growth within an international organization.