Ocean Export Specialist III

Noatum; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible benefits plan

Birthday leave

11 paid holidays and 5 floating days

Flexible work schedules

Professional growth and training

Collaborative & international team

Corporate university

Job summary

Noatum Logistics is seeking an Export Specialist III to join our team in Kansas City. You will manage client shipping requirements, regulatory docs, and service scheduling while balancing cost and service.

The role emphasizes data entry, documentation accuracy, and liaison with carriers and clients. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of international logistics experience, a business/logistics degree, and knowledge of HTS/Schedule B.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, logistics or equivalent.
• 5+ years in international transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of HTS/Schedule B, tariff filing and customs.
• CargoWise experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations relating to import/export.

Responsibilities

• Enter transportation data and ensure regulatory documentation for shipments.
• Process day-to-day operations and schedule ground, air or ocean services.
• Oversee billing to clients based on pricing and ensure costs/profits.
• Negotiate shipping rates and obtain approvals when needed.
• Develop relationships with local vendors and carriers.
• Ensure compliance with government programs for shipments.

Skills

Operational experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics

Tools

CargoWise

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Noatum Logistics is a global logistics operator and part of AD Ports Group. With Spanish roots dating back to 1963, the company operates more than 80 own offices across 26 countries and serves customers in 158 countries through its partner network.

More than 4,250 logistics specialists provide ocean and air freight, contract and project logistics, customs and trade management, warehousing and distribution, eCommerce and integrated supply chain solutions. Combining local expertise with a globally connected network and the backing of AD Ports Group, Noatum Logistics is strengthening its capabilities, connectivity and scale to support customers across global supply chains.

Noatum Logistics responds to different industry needs with in-depth knowledge and experience in defined industries, including Fashion & Retail, Industrial & Construction, High Tech & Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Food & Consumer Goods, Mining, Energy and Oil & Gas, Defense & Aerospace, and Pharma & Healthcare.

About The Role

We are looking for an Export Specialist III to join our dynamic team at Noatum Logistics. In this role, you will be responsible for having a thorough understanding of clients’ shipping requirements and patterns. Demonstrates sound customer service and data entry skills to support growth within current position, Gains job related regulatory knowledge of current position. Reviews and processes day to day operations, evaluates and recommends equipment needs. Plans and schedules appropriate service for situation (ground, expedited, air, ocean, etc.) to maintain an effective balance between service and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter transportation data from a regulatory and tracking perspective.
• Ensure regulatory requirements and proper documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances, exists for shipments.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to carrier, forwarders, customers, and agents, in a timely manner.
• Prepare all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, etc.) as specified by customer standard operating procedures.
• Oversee and complete accurate billing to clients based on established client pricing, while ensuring accurate costs and profits are maintained.
• Oversee the pick-up and transfer of shipments with appropriate partners.
• Establish knowledge of Inco terms and commercial invoice requirements.
• Develop methods and procedures for transportation of commodities for designated shippers from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage facilities or final consignee locations.
• Prepare timely management information and reports as specified and requested.
• Negotiate shipping rates and submit to branch manager for approval when necessary.
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with local vendors (e.g. airline representatives, freight forwarders, custom brokers, local pickup and delivery companies, regional trucking companies, line haul providers) as well as other co-load carriers.
• Use established regulatory knowledge to apply classification of HTS/Schedule B numbers, tariff filing, hazardous material handling (as required by position) and any other government agency requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all government related programs specific to mode and direction of related shipments (i.e. customs, security, other import and export government agencies that regulate international trade).
• Provide advanced client services on accounts that constitute branch top ten by revenue.
• Process licensed shipments, assemblies, and in-bond movements.
• Participate as an effective team member with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations.
• Establish and maintain all necessary procedures to assure a clean, properly organized, safe and healthy environment for all personnel.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years operational experience in international transportation, preferably with an international logistics provider.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, logistics, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience in spreadsheets and databases (Excel and Word) applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, logistics preferred.
• Dangerous Goods Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of state, federal and international applicable laws and regulations as they relate to primary services provided (i.e. Customs, security, other import and export government agencies that regulate.
• CargoWise experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Noatum is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noatum will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting while working at a computer and occasional fast-paced operations and events.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and co-workers. Regular use of the telephone, virtual meetings, and e-mail for communication. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, and copiers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, use hands to grasp, or feel and operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad.

What We Offer

• Permanent Contract - Enjoy stability and long-term career opportunities.
• Flexible Benefits Plan - Choose what suits you best: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan with company match.
• Celebrate Your Birthday - Take a day off to make your special day even better.
• 11 paid Holidays and 5 floating holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Professional Growth - Access continuous learning and development opportunities to boost your career.
• Collaborative & International Environment - Work with diverse teams and be part of a global network.
• Corporate University - Benefit from ongoing training programs designed to keep you ahead.

At Noatum Logistics, we guarantee equal opportunities and non-discrimination based on sex, gender, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation in our selection processes. Our goal is to maximize people’s talents in all their diversity while eliminating any form of discrimination.

JOB #5597