Ocean Export Specialist: Global Shipments & Compliance

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life Insurance

HSA/HSA

LTD/STD/AD&D

Job summary

Openwork's Houston, TX office is hiring an Ocean Export Agent to manage international ocean shipments from booking to final departure, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and carrier regulations.

You will serve as the primary contact for customers, overseas offices, carriers, terminals, and internal teams, handling export documentation, bookings, tracking and issue resolution to meet schedules and service levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ocean freight forwarding or international logistics experience.
• Experience handling ocean export shipments.
• Knowledge of ocean carrier operations, export documentation, Incoterms, and international shipping practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for customers, overseas offices, carriers, terminals, truckers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage export documentation, booking coordination, shipment tracking, and problem resolution.
• Coordinate with warehouses, vendors, and partners to ensure timely cargo movement.
• Ensure compliance with FMC requirements, export control procedures, and company SOPs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Openwork's Houston, TX office is hiring an Ocean Export Agent to manage international ocean shipments from booking to final departure, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and carrier regulations.

You will serve as the primary contact for customers, overseas offices, carriers, terminals, and internal teams, handling export documentation, bookings, tracking and issue resolution to meet schedules and service levels.