OCEAN EXPORT AGENT

Aries Worldwide Logistics; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aries Worldwide Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking an Export Coordinator to handle ocean shipments and related documentation. You will coordinate with shippers and receivers, prepare B/L and other documents, and ensure compliance with U.S. import/export rules.

Qualifications include two years in ocean export or a similar role, strong communication, excellent customer service, and basic proficiency with Excel and Word. A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in ocean export or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments with shippers and receivers
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer needs
• Communicate with customers, staff and vendors
• Correspond with overseas agents and clients
• Book cargo
• Handle AES Transmissions
• Issue documents such as B/L, Dock Receipt, Booking Order, C.O., etc.
• Handle the preparation of documents Based on Letter of Credit requirements
• Prepare other documents as required by customer
• Send Pre-Alerts via email and original docs via international courier when required
• Invoice files
• Learn and apply U.S. Government regulations
• Work with steamship line/trucking companies to obtain quotations and handle the movement of freight
• Prepare quotations
• Successfully perform business tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Excel

Word

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: IAH - Houston, TX 77073General Responsibilities:

Specific Job Duties:

• Coordinate shipments with Shippers and Receivers
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer needs
• Communicate with customers, staff and vendors
• Correspond with overseas agents and clients
• Book cargo
• Handle AES Transmissions
• Issue documents such as B/L, Dock Receipt, Booking Order, C.O., etc.
• Handle the preparation of documents based on Letter of Credit requirements
• Prepare other documents as required by customer
• Send Pre-Alerts via email and original docs via international courier when required
• Invoice files
• Learn and apply U.S. Government regulations
• Work with steamship line/trucking companies to obtain quotations and handle the movement of freight
• Prepare quotations
• Successfully perform business tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

QualificationsRequirements

• Two years experience in ocean export or similar role
• Strong communication skills with multi-faceted and diverse backgrounds
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Word is required
• High School Diploma or GED