Senior Ocean Import Specialist – Growth & Impact

DHL; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Houston seeks an Ocean Import Specialist to ensure accurate and timely import movements. You will track shipments, communicate with brokers and customers, and manage cost efficiency. The role demands strong IT skills, INCOTERMS knowledge, and 5+ years in ocean import. A dynamic, detail-oriented team environment awaits.

This position emphasizes customer satisfaction, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, with competitive pay and benefits. On-site in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Ocean Import / industry related experience.
• Strong financial business acumen and cost awareness.
• A quick learner with a can-do attitude and strong prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of INCOTERMS and shipping compliance.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; CargoWise or LOGIS experience a plus.
• Hazmat certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily tracking and tracing to ensure timely cargo movement and customer satisfaction.
• Update shipment status, obtain entry documents, and liaise with customs brokers.
• Arrange freight release with carriers and confirm cargo availability.
• Provide status updates and maintain relationships with customers.
• Identify supplier performance issues and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure profitable cost management for cargo moves.
• May perform additional tasks (e.g., Ocean Export) as needed.

Skills

Ocean import exp

Financial acumen

Prioritization

INCO terms

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CargoWise

LOGIS

Hazmat

Tools

CargoWise

LOGIS

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Houston seeks an Ocean Import Specialist to ensure accurate and timely import movements. You will track shipments, communicate with brokers and customers, and manage cost efficiency. The role demands strong IT skills, INCOTERMS knowledge, and 5+ years in ocean import. A dynamic, detail-oriented team environment awaits.

This position emphasizes customer satisfaction, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, with competitive pay and benefits. On-site in Houston, TX.