Ocean Export Specialist

Job Title: Ocean Export Specialist

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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 consolidatorsPrepare and issue Bills of Lading, including house and master BL, and verify documentation accuracyFile AES/EEI submissions and confirm correct HTS/Schedule B classificationArrange drayage, container pick-up and return, and terminal cut-off coordinationTrack shipments and give proactive status updates to customers and overseas agentsHandle letters of credit documentation and other customer-specific requirements as neededMonitor demurrage and detention exposure, and resolve exceptions and delaysMaintain accurate records in the TMS (CargoWise preferred)
Key Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of ocean export experience at a freight forwarder or NVOCCWorking knowledge of Incoterms, export compliance, and ocean documentationFamiliarity with the NY/NJ port complex, terminals, and drayage providersStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipmentsClear written and verbal communication with customers, carriers, and agentsCargoWise or comparable forwarding system experience preferred
What’s on Offer
Competitive base salary, with compensation aligned to experienceComprehensive benefits packageStable, growing team with clear career progressionExposure to diverse trade lanes and commodities
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