Ocean Export Coordinator

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd client seeks an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator to join the Houston-area team. You will manage ocean export shipments from booking through departure, coordinating with customers, carriers, and internal teams.

The role requires 2+ years in ocean export or freight forwarding, CargoWise experience, strong knowledge of export documentation, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' ocean export/freight forwarding experience required.
• Experience with CargoWise is required.
• Strong knowledge of export documentation and processes.
• Experience working with ocean carriers/NVOCCs is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean export shipments.
• Manage carrier bookings, cut-offs and vessel schedules.
• Prepare and review export documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, terminals and overseas agents.
• Track shipments and proactively manage delays/issues.
• Handle Bills of Lading, Shipping Instructions and AES/EEI.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and support billing.

Skills

Ocean export experience

Freight forwarding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

My client, a growing international freight forwarding and logistics company, is looking for an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator to join its Houston-area team.

This is a hands‑on role managing ocean export shipments from booking through departure, working closely with customers, carriers, truckers, overseas agents and internal teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean export shipments
• Manage carrier bookings, cut‑offs and vessel schedules
• Prepare and review export documentation
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, terminals and overseas agents
• Track shipments and proactively manage delays/issues
• Handle Bills of Lading, Shipping Instructions and AES/EEI
• Maintain accurate shipment records and support billing

Requirements:

• 2+ years' ocean export/freight forwarding experience
• Experience with CargoWise
• Strong knowledge of export documentation and processes
• Experience working with ocean carriers/NVOCCs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments