Global Ocean Export Specialist

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Careers progression

Exposure to diverse trade lanes

Job summary

Altius Talent partners with an established international freight forwarder in Jersey City, NJ to recruit an Ocean Export Specialist who will manage the full export lifecycle from booking to delivery.

You will coordinate with shippers, carriers, truckers, and overseas agents to keep cargo moving on schedule, ensuring compliance with Incoterms and export regulations. The role offers exposure to diverse trade lanes and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ocean export experience at a freight forwarder or NVOCC.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, export compliance, and ocean documentation.
• Familiarity with NY/NJ port complex and drayage providers.

Responsibilities

• Process ocean export bookings (FCL and LCL) and coordinate with carriers and consolidators.
• Prepare Bills of Lading (house and master) and verify documentation accuracy.
• File AES/EEI submissions and confirm HTS/Schedule B classification.
• Arrange drayage, container pickup/return, and terminal cut-off coordination.
• Track shipments and provide proactive status updates to customers and overseas agents.
• HandleLetters of Credit documentation and other customer-specific requirements as needed.
• Monitor demurrage and detention, resolve delays, and maintain records in the TMS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Altius Talent partners with an established international freight forwarder in Jersey City, NJ to recruit an Ocean Export Specialist who will manage the full export lifecycle from booking to delivery.

You will coordinate with shippers, carriers, truckers, and overseas agents to keep cargo moving on schedule, ensuring compliance with Incoterms and export regulations. The role offers exposure to diverse trade lanes and a clear path for progression.