Global Ocean Import Specialist — Freight & Compliance Expert

Joinimagine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Houston seeks an Ocean Import Specialist to coordinate cargo movement, update systems, and ensure timely customs clearance. You will track shipments, communicate with carriers and brokers, and provide proactive service to customers.

The role requires minimum 5 years in ocean import, strong financial sense, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint. Knowledge of INCO terms and CargoWise is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Ocean Import / industry related experience.
• Strong financial business acumen.
• A quick learner with a “Can-Do” attitude and strong prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of INCO terms.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• LOGIS or Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus.
• Hazmat certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily tracking and tracing and follow-up required to ensure timely and efficient movement of cargo and customer satisfaction; identify incidents and ensures resolution of incidents.
• Update shipment status, issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries. Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status.
• Arrange freight release with carriers/co-load agents, confirm cargo availability
• Provides status updates and maintains excellent relationships with customers
• Is responsible for identifying performance issues of suppliers and proposes solutions to improve/correct performance
• Ability to ensure profitable cost management for cargo moves
• May be required to perform other tasks as required (i.e.: Ocean Export)

Skills

Ocean import experience

Financial acumen

Fast learner

Prioritization

INCO terms knowledge

Hazmat knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

LOGIS/CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Houston seeks an Ocean Import Specialist to coordinate cargo movement, update systems, and ensure timely customs clearance. You will track shipments, communicate with carriers and brokers, and provide proactive service to customers.

The role requires minimum 5 years in ocean import, strong financial sense, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint. Knowledge of INCO terms and CargoWise is a plus.