Ocean Freight Operations Specialist (Exports & Imports)

Aeronet Inc; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeronet Inc is seeking an International Ocean Export/Import Specialist to oversee end‑to‑end ocean freight moves, from booking to delivery and final documentation. You will collaborate with shippers, consignees, steamship lines, brokers, and overseas agents to ensure compliant, cost‑efficient shipments with timely updates.

The role emphasizes precision, deadline management, and clear communication across time zones, with duties spanning export and import processes, ISF/EEI filing, ERP/TMS use,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of international ocean freight forwarding experience.
• Familiarity with AES/EEI filing, ISF, and U.S. customs regulations.
• Understanding of FCL/LCL, Incoterms, and container types.
• Strong attention to detail with deadline-driven prioritization.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and TMS/forwarding systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean export/import bookings, carrier selections, and documentation.
• Coordinate with shippers, consignees, lines, brokers, and overseas agents to ensure on-time movement.
• Prepare and review B/Ls, invoices, packing lists, and letters of instruction.
• File EEI in AES and maintain EAR/ITAR compliance where required.
• Track shipments, manage cutoffs, and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Coordinate ISF filing, customs entry, and duties questions with brokers.
• Provide proactive status updates and freight quotes to customers.

Skills

Ocean freight coordination

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

CargoWise

Magaya

INTTRA

Job description

Aeronet Inc is seeking an International Ocean Export/Import Specialist to oversee end‑to‑end ocean freight moves, from booking to delivery and final documentation. You will collaborate with shippers, consignees, steamship lines, brokers, and overseas agents to ensure compliant, cost‑efficient shipments with timely updates.

The role emphasizes precision, deadline management, and clear communication across time zones, with duties spanning export and import processes, ISF/EEI filing, ERP/TMS use,