Global Ocean Export Specialist II

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Export Agent II to coordinate day-to-day export operations for international shipments from the USA, delivering high-level operational excellence and superior customer service.

The role emphasizes routing optimization, quotation management, carrier bookings, and meticulous documentation, including AES data where required. Strong CargoWise expertise and CCO certification are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years freight forwarding experience preferred.
• Dangerous Goods certification preferred.
• Certified CargoWise Specialist CCO required.
• Advanced knowledge of CargoWise.
• Strong math and geography skills.
• Ability to analyze numerical data and identify patterns.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write routine correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day export of international freight shipments.
• Identify best routing and transit options per customer request.
• Obtain quotes from vendors for potential order costs.
• Issue customer quotations and confirm acceptance.
• Secure bookings with carriers or steamship lines.
• Dispatch inland carriage with subcontractors as needed.
• Track vessel departure and update milestones in the system.
• Ensure AES data elements are collected and filed as required.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Advanced CargoWise

Incoterms knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified CargoWise Specialist CCO

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Export Agent II to coordinate day-to-day export operations for international shipments from the USA, delivering high-level operational excellence and superior customer service.

The role emphasizes routing optimization, quotation management, carrier bookings, and meticulous documentation, including AES data where required. Strong CargoWise expertise and CCO certification are valued assets.