Global Ocean Export Specialist — Great Benefits & PTO

Laufer Group International Ltd; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO after year 5 (4+ weeks)

Employee Assistance Program

Giveback program

Job summary

Laufer Group International Ltd. is a global logistics provider seeking a pricing, quoting and booking specialist to join its U.S. operations in the transportation team.

You will work with clients and carriers to quote, book, and coordinate ocean shipments, ensuring accurate rates, schedules, and compliance within a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes negotiating with agents, reviewing tariffs, and using Laufer's systems (AS400) to create bookings and notifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year preferred in pricing, quoting and booking in transportation/supply chain.
• Strong geographical awareness for routing international cargo.
• Understanding of ocean carrier services, pricing and contracts.
• Ability to negotiate with agents, carriers and vendors for service and pricing.
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven teams.
• Proficient computing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand shipment specs and reference cost management tool for rates.
• Obtain pricing from pricing department and create quotes.
• Review quotes before contracting carriers and file rates with FMC.
• Book with ocean carriers and track important dates (departure, arrival, cutoffs).
• Create bookings in AS400 and notify clients via confirmation.
• Coordinate trucking when needed and verify booking details against carrier data.
• Cross-check information to identify booking discrepancies.

Skills

Pricing & quotes

Booking

Ocean shipping

Carrier negotiations

AS400 familiarity

Geographic routing

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

AS400

Job description

Laufer Group International Ltd. is a global logistics provider seeking a pricing, quoting and booking specialist to join its U.S. operations in the transportation team.

You will work with clients and carriers to quote, book, and coordinate ocean shipments, ensuring accurate rates, schedules, and compliance within a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes negotiating with agents, reviewing tariffs, and using Laufer's systems (AS400) to create bookings and notifications.