Global Ocean Freight Operations Specialist

Velocity Logistics Hiring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k

PTO

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring in New York seeks an Ocean Import or Export Coordinator to manage end-to-end international freight operations for multiple NY clients. This onsite, full-time role requires hands-on freight forwarding experience and the ability to ensure on-time execution.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in ocean import/export, with CargoWise knowledge considered a plus. You will coordinate with overseas agents, carriers, and vendors to deliver reliable service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with a freight forwarding company handling ocean import or export operations from start to finish (required).
• Hands-on CargoWise experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of international Ocean export or import operations from booking through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution.
• Handle ocean import or export operations, including documentation preparation, coordination with overseas agents, and shipment execution.
• Prepare and manage rate quotes for customers and international partners for ocean freight.
• Coordinate and oversee consolidated cargo shipments.
• Communicate regularly with overseas agents, carriers, trucking companies, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, shipping laws, and internal procedures.
• Proactively resolve shipment issues to minimize delays or service disruptions.
• Support customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and issue resolution.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Ocean import/export operations

CargoWise knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Velocity Logistics Hiring in New York seeks an Ocean Import or Export Coordinator to manage end-to-end international freight operations for multiple NY clients. This onsite, full-time role requires hands-on freight forwarding experience and the ability to ensure on-time execution.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in ocean import/export, with CargoWise knowledge considered a plus. You will coordinate with overseas agents, carriers, and vendors to deliver reliable service.