Ocean Export Agent

Openwork • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is hiring an experienced Ocean Export Agent for an established international logistics company in Houston, TX 77073. This position is ideal for a freight-forwarding professional with strong, hands-on ocean export experience who can independently manage international shipments from booking through vessel departure. Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of ocean freight-forwarding or international logistics experience, including direct experience managing ocean export shipments.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of ocean freight-forwarding or international logistics experience.
• Direct, hands-on ocean export experience.
• Experience managing ocean export shipments from booking through vessel departure.
• Strong knowledge of ocean export procedures and documentation.
• Experience working with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, truckers, terminals, and overseas offices.
• Knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience with freight-forwarding or logistics systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, accounts, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to shipment issues.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FMC regulations and export compliance.
• Experience with Japan trade lanes or overseas offices.
• Hazardous cargo experience.
• High-volume international freight-forwarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean export shipments from booking through vessel departure.
• Coordinate bookings with ocean carriers and NVOCCs.
• Confirm sailing schedules, routing, cutoffs, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate with truckers, warehouses, terminals, steamship lines, overseas offices, and customers.
• Track shipments and address delays or service issues.
• Provide customers with shipment status and documentation updates.
• Prepare and review Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Export Declarations, Shipping Instructions, and related export documents.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and assist with invoicing and file closeout.
• Ensure shipments meet customer, carrier, and destination-country requirements.
• Manage multiple shipments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and customer service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• AD&D coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed