Ocean Export Specialist

Position: Ocean Export Specialist

Location: Valley Stream, NY

Company/Industry: Well-established freight forwarder

Schedule: On-site, Mon-Fri

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000, depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate

Type: Direct Hire with benefits


Responsibilities:

• File NVOCC rates with Head Office Ocean Division. Maintain NVOCC rate book for the Branch office.

• Negotiate rate and space requirements with the steamship lines to obtain competitive rates for the Branch office. Make bookings with steamship lines.

• Arrange truck/rail movement of freight for shipper's location to sea ports.

• Input ocean bill of lading into the computer system. Prepare L/C documents per shipper's request.

• Complete all Department of Commerce documentation for the exporting of freight out of the U.S.

• Notify shippers of movement of freight by tracking and tracking shipments.

• Reply to overseas requests.

• Ensure that all shipments comply with FMC regulations.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience:

• Minimum requirement High School diploma or GED.

• At least 2 years' experience working in ocean operations.

• Ability to use basic math skills to calculate freight, storage and other charges.

• Expertise in international freight forwarding operations.

• Excellent understanding of U.S. FMC regulations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to motivate others.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $60,000.00 - $75,000.00