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Export Coordinator - Ocean

Forward
Euless, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Responsibilities

  • Assist with coordinating ocean export shipments, including bookings, container movements, and vessel cut‐offs.
  • Prepare and process export documentation such as bills of lading, shipping instructions, and commercial documents.
  • Enter and update shipment details accurately in CargoWise and other transportation management systems.
  • Track sailing schedules and shipment milestones to support on‐time departures.
  • Communicate with steamship lines, NVOCCs, drayage providers, warehouses, and overseas agents.
  • Follow export compliance requirements, carrier rules, and internal operating procedures.
  • Identify documentation errors, cut‐off risks, or shipment delays and escalate appropriately.
  • Support rate entry, charge validation, and billing accuracy.
  • Respond to customer inquiries related to shipment status and documentation.
  • Maintain organized shipment files and records.
  • Assist with workload coverage during peak shipping periods.
  • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
  • Prior experience in logistics, transportation, or related operations roles.
  • Basic understanding of ocean freight, containerized shipping, and export documentation preferred.
  • Experience with CargoWise or similar TMS/forwarding tools or demonstrated ability to learn systems quickly.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and time‐management skills.
  • Ability to follow defined procedures and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
  • Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
  • Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‐site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.
  • #LI-Onsite #LI-DR1

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
  • Basic understanding of ocean freight, containerized shipping, and export documentation preferred.

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