Ocean Export Specialist (Jersey City)

Job Title: Ocean Export Specialist

Location & Job Type: Jersey City, New Jersey | Full-Time, On-Site

Company Overview

Altius Talent is partnering with an established international freight forwarder serving importers and exporters across global trade lanes. Their New Jersey operation handles a steady volume of ocean export shipments through the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Position Overview

The Ocean Export Specialist manages the full export shipment lifecycle from booking through delivery. You will coordinate with shippers, carriers, truckers, and overseas agents to keep cargo moving on schedule and in compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process ocean export bookings (FCL and LCL) and coordinate with carriers and consolidators
• Prepare and issue Bills of Lading, including house and master BL, and verify documentation accuracy
• File AES/EEI submissions and confirm correct HTS/Schedule B classification
• Arrange drayage, container pick-up and return, and terminal cut-off coordination
• Track shipments and give proactive status updates to customers and overseas agents
• Handle letters of credit documentation and other customer-specific requirements as needed
• Monitor demurrage and detention exposure, and resolve exceptions and delays
• Maintain accurate records in the TMS (CargoWise preferred)

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of ocean export experience at a freight forwarder or NVOCC
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, export compliance, and ocean documentation
• Familiarity with the NY/NJ port complex, terminals, and drayage providers
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, carriers, and agents
• CargoWise or comparable forwarding system experience preferred

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary, with compensation aligned to experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, growing team with clear career progression
• Exposure to diverse trade lanes and commodities

Interested? Reach out to Altius Talent in confidence to learn more about this opportunity.