Ocean Export Specialist

Savino Del Bene; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Ocean Export Specialist to join its dynamic team in Chicago. This role involves processing export documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and carriers. The ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a company that values a positive culture and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical plans and a 401K match. If you're ready to contribute to a fun and energetic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401K plan with company match

Vacation, sick leave, and PTO

Positive company culture

Fun environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with a freight forwarder or export agency.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and handling reefer containers.

Responsibilities

• Process export documentation and ensure timely distribution.
• Communicate with overseas agents and maintain shipment files.

Skills

Export Documentation

Export Regulations

Customer Communication

Cost Reduction Strategies

Organizational Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

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Description

Savino Del Bene is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With a network of more than 295 offices and over 5,500 employees across five continents, Savino Del Bene offers import, export, customs brokerage services, and warehousing third-party solutions servicing several vertical markets. We are currently looking for an energetic and well-rounded Ocean Export Specialist to join our growing team in Chicago, IL.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, review, and process export documentation for accounts.
• Have a good understanding of export regulations and other government agency regulations that govern exports.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to carriers, customers, and agents in a timely manner.
• Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source the best method of transportation.
• Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
• Explore options to reduce costs and increase revenues.
• Track and trace shipments and provide updates to clients and sales.
• Maintain professional relationships with ocean intermediaries, transportation agencies, and sales teams.
• Focus on customer satisfaction per company policy.
• Maintain shipment files and ensure timely billing.
• Assist as backup for other accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain conformance to ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 management systems.
• This role requires working onsite at the branch; it is not remote.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience with a freight forwarder or export agency.
• Knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience handling reefer containers.
• Seafood shipment experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with math skills for dimension conversions.
• Intermediate to advanced PC skills, especially MS Office.
• Highly organized with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Hazmat certification is a plus.
• Must adhere to high ethical standards.

Offering

• Salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Vacation, sick leave, and PTO.
• Positive company culture and a fun environment.