End-to-End Ocean Export Specialist

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

EAP

Job summary

Openwork is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Agent in Houston, TX to manage shipments from booking through vessel departure. The role requires 3+ years in ocean freight-forwarding or international logistics and direct hands-on export experience.

You will coordinate with carriers and NVOCCs, confirm schedules, and ensure compliance with Incoterms while supporting customers through documentation and status updates. Weekly pay applies for hourly work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in ocean freight-forwarding or international logistics.
• Direct, hands-on ocean export experience required.
• Experience managing ocean exports from booking through vessel departure.
• Knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience with freight-forwarding or logistics systems.
• Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean export shipments from booking through vessel departure.
• Coordinate bookings with ocean carriers and NVOCCs.
• Confirm sailing schedules, routing, cutoffs, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate with truckers, warehouses, terminals, steamship lines, overseas offices, and customers.
• Track shipments and address delays or service issues.
• Provide customers with shipment status and documentation updates.
• Prepare Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Export Declarations, and related documents.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and assist with invoicing and file closeout.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail orientation

Multi-shipment management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Freight systems

MS Office

Job description

Openwork is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Agent in Houston, TX to manage shipments from booking through vessel departure. The role requires 3+ years in ocean freight-forwarding or international logistics and direct hands-on export experience.

You will coordinate with carriers and NVOCCs, confirm schedules, and ensure compliance with Incoterms while supporting customers through documentation and status updates. Weekly pay applies for hourly work.