End-to-End Ocean Export Specialist

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Specialist to join an established forwarder in Chicago. The role is hands-on and covers the full Ocean Export process from booking to final departure and file closure.

Expect a busy workload of 25+ export files per week, requiring organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work at pace without compromising service or accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ocean Export/Freight Forwarding operations.
• Full A–Z ocean export process independently.
• Experience managing a high-volume shipment portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of ocean export documentation and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ocean Export shipments from A–Z.
• Take full ownership of shipments from booking through to vessel departure and final file closure.
• Coordinate bookings with shipping lines, overseas agents, customers and service providers.
• Prepare and process export documentation (bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, shipping instructions).
• Coordinate container bookings, releases, loading and cut-off deadlines.
• Provide proactive shipment updates to customers and track milestones.

Skills

Ocean export operations

High-volume shipment management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

CargoWise experience

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Specialist to join an established forwarder in Chicago. The role is hands-on and covers the full Ocean Export process from booking to final departure and file closure.

Expect a busy workload of 25+ export files per week, requiring organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work at pace without compromising service or accuracy.