Ocean Export Specialist

Mid-America Overseas • Itasca, IL

14d • $70 - $75

About The Position

Handle LCL and FCL shipments for our customers in all aspects, from booking to billing. Accurately process export documentation for our customers' shipments. Prepare quotes to customers and overseas agents, source best method of transportation. Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation. Continually explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues. Track and trace shipment and provide updates to customers. Uphold a strong and professional relationship with shipping lines, truckers and other vendors. Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Maintain shipment files throughout the process and ensure costing and billing are completed timely.

Requirements

• Better than average understanding of the Export Regulations and other government agency regulations that govern exports.
• Working knowledge of all ocean export procedures, rules and regulations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• IMDG certified

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Cargowise One is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle LCL and FCL shipments for our customers in all aspects, from booking to billing.
• Accurately process export documentation for our customers' shipments.
• Prepare quotes to customers and overseas agents, source best method of transportation.
• Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
• Continually explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues.
• Track and trace shipment and provide updates to customers.
• Uphold a strong and professional relationship with shipping lines, truckers and other vendors.
• Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Maintain shipment files throughout the process and ensure costing and billing are completed timely.

What This Job Offers

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