Ocean Export Agent

Delmar International • Chicago, IL

39d

About The Position

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Ocean Export Agent will be responsible for handling all customer needs regarding export documentation. The daily tasks will include interacting with customers, service providers, and processing ocean export shipments in an accurate and timely manner. The selected candidate will also be responsible for tracking and tracing cargo to its destination, tracking outgoing couriers and any other duties that are assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of ocean freight export experience with a focus on Latin American Trade Lanes
• Knowledge of US Export/TSA & FMC regulations
• Self-motivation, eagerness to learn and accept new challenges
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Outstanding customer service skills, overseeing customer's orders from end to end
• Excellent problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified IMO-IMDG handling considered an asset

Responsibilities

• handling all customer needs regarding export documentation
• interacting with customers and service providers
• processing ocean export shipments in an accurate and timely manner
• tracking and tracing cargo to its destination
• tracking outgoing couriers
• other duties that are assigned

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental care
• Balance between work and home life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed