Export Operation (Mid level ~ Manager level)

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Japanese Logistics company in NY is seeking an Export Operation Specialist (Mid level ~ Manager level) to manage export shipments and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–8+ years in export or freight forwarding, experience with air and ocean exports, and exposure to pricing or carrier negotiation. Japanese language skills are a big plus, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in export or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of export documentation and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in both air and ocean exports.
• Exposure to pricing or carrier negotiation.
• Japanese language skill is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage export shipments (air/ocean), including booking, documentation, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and country requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and review shipping documents, billing, and invoices.
• Monitor shipments and resolve issues to maintain service quality.
• Support pricing, carrier selection, and cost optimization.
• Build relationships with clients and logistics partners.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support team workflow and assist junior members.
• Handle escalations and contribute to operational improvements.

Skills

Export operations

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Customer coordination

Carrier negotiation

Team support

Process improvement

Issue resolution

Job description

Our client, a Japanese Logistics company is seeking an Export Opration Specialist (Mid level ~ Manager level) in their NY office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage export shipments (air/ocean), including booking, documentation, and scheduling
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and country requirements
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Prepare and review shipping documents, billing, and invoicesMonitor shipments and resolve issues to maintain service quality
• Support pricing, carrier selection, and cost optimization
• Build relationships with clients and logistics partners
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Support team workflow and assist junior members
• Handle escalations and contribute to operational improvements

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in export or freight forwarding
• Knowledge of export documentation and regulations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in both air and ocean exports
• Exposure to pricing or carrier negotiation
• Japanese skill is a big plus

Only qualified candidate will be contacted.