Ocean Export Coordinator

Savino Del Bene; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Savino Del Bene is seeking two Ocean Export Coordinators in Chicago to join their team. This role involves processing export documentation, ensuring compliance with export regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with freight forwarding and strong communication skills. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with a willingness to adapt to new environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with freight forwarder or export agency.
• Must be hazmat certified (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process export documentation.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed and timely.

Skills

Knowledge on incoterms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Math skills for dimension conversions

Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office

Highly organized

Professional and courteous demeanor

Flexible and open-minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With a network of more than 385 offices and over 5,500 employees across 5 continents, Savino Del Bene USA is a leading freight forwarding company and we are currently looking for 2 energetic and well-rounded Ocean Export Coordinators in Chicago to join our growing team.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, review, and process export documentation for accounts.
• Must have a better than average understanding of the Export Regulations or other government agency regulations that govern exports.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, customers and agents in a timely manner.
• Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation.
• Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
• Continue to explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues.
• Track and trace shipment and provide updates to clients and sales.
• Uphold a strong and professional relationship with ocean intermediaries, transportation agencies and sales.
• Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy.
• Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion.
• Assist as backup for alternate accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Expected to maintain conformance to ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 integrated management systems.
• Must be able to work on site at the Miami Branch, this is not a remote role

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years experience with freight forwarder or export agency
• Knowledge on incoterms
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; along with math skills for dimension conversions
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office
• Highly organized
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Hazmat certified a plus
• Displays a flexible and open minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team