Import Logistics Specialist - Ocean & Air

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC®; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP Health Plan

HSA contribution

Dental Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Weekly fruit baskets

Trees.org tree planted per new hire

Hybrid work schedule

Wellbeing Program

Training and Development

Mentorship Program

Job summary

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC is seeking a shipping specialist to own consignments from start to finish, coordinating airfreight and ocean imports, and negotiating with steamship lines and carriers to deliver exceptional client experiences.

The role requires 4–5 years in imports or related fields, knowledge of ocean (FCL/LCL) imports, and strong communication and organizational skills. A hybrid work setup is offered with a focus on teamwork and process excellence.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in imports, shipping, or transportation.
• Knowledge of ocean imports (FCL & LCL) handling.
• Knowledge of export customs laws and procedures.
• Strong understanding of shipping industry and rate negotiation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team or independently.
• Detail oriented with multi-tasking and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market opportunities to provide each customer with best-in-class transport solutions.
• Enjoy rate negotiations that maximize profitability and bring value to your customers.
• Prepare and coordinate the necessary documentation for efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of export activities.
• Provide outstanding service to clients, agents, vendors, and colleagues.
• Clear communication is a must when providing shipping instructions to overseas partners and clients.
• The perfect candidate will enjoy crossing their t’s and dotting their i’s, bringing attention to detail and delegate effectively.
• Green freight experts are fanatics about response time, and you should be too.
• Our Green freight experts are encouraged to develop their industry expertise to embrace change and growth.
• Be a part of a fun and creative team, be open to mentoring team members sharing your industry knowledge and experience.

Skills

Imports experience

Ocean imports

Rate negotiation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Document handling

Tools

Excel

Cargo Wise

Job description

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC is seeking a shipping specialist to own consignments from start to finish, coordinating airfreight and ocean imports, and negotiating with steamship lines and carriers to deliver exceptional client experiences.

The role requires 4–5 years in imports or related fields, knowledge of ocean (FCL/LCL) imports, and strong communication and organizational skills. A hybrid work setup is offered with a focus on teamwork and process excellence.